Manchester United have moved one crucial step closer to the dream centre-back partner for Harry Maguire, reportedly agreeing terms with Raphael Varane until 2026.
Those terms will be voided if United can't complete a deal with Real Madrid to sign the player, but Los Blancos are already resigned to losing the 28-year-old.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks set for a perfect transfer window, having already solved their lack of quality on the right-wing with Jadon Sancho this summer.
The World Cup winner is closing in on a sensational move, with one year left on his contract
Their other long-standing shortcoming was a central defender to play alongside England star Maguire, with Victor Lindelof struggling to complement the £80m man's abilities.