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Raphael Varane insists he is fully focused on the upcoming European Championships amid transfer links to Manchester United... and he opens up on Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid exit, insisting he would like to play for the Frenchman again

In demand centre-back Raphael Varane has insisted he is fully focused on France and the upcoming European Championships, not any potential transfer talk.

With just one year remaining on his contract, and with Real Madrid looking to raise funds for their much-needed rebuild, the Frenchman has been heavily linked with an exit this summer.

Sportsmail understands Manchester United are exploring a summer deal for the centre-back, who they have kept tabs on for some time.

Raphael Varane will play a key role from France at this summer's European Championships
Man United believe Varane fits the profile to partner first-choice defender Harry Maguire

With just two weeks until the European Championships get underway, however, Varane insists it's the impending tournament that is occupying his full attention.