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‘There has been contact’ - Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane confirms Manchester United interest

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has confirmed reports that Manchester United are interested in signing him.

Jose Mourinho is looking to strengthen his back-four in the upcoming summer transfer window and the Red Devils are long-term admirers of Varane.

Mourinho was in charge at the Bernabeu when the France centre-back arrived at the club from Lens in 2011.

And, speaking in an interview on Spanish, the 24-year-old has confirmed his former boss has been in contact over a switch to Old Trafford.

Asked if he had been called by Mourinho to go to United, Varane told El Larguero: "No, not directly.