The departure of Raphael Varane from Manchester United is scheduled to occur in the summer. 

The French defender is reportedly on the verge of being moved in January at Old Trafford due to his decline in the hierarchy. 

However, as he prepares an assault on the top four, SunSport knows that Erik ten Hag won’t allow the player to go until the end of the season.

Varane is reportedly more interested in moving to Italy or Saudi Arabia as part of the most recent wave of superstar players leaving Real Madrid, despite rumors that he may return. 

According to our source, Raphael Varane’s time at Manchester United is running out and his future is in jeopardy. 

“He was a first team member at the beginning of the season, but now he is Jonny Evans’ fourth choice.

“He won’t be going anywhere in January, but leaving suits the club and the player.”

“Ten Hag wants to give United the best chance of finishing in the top four by keeping the core of his team together. However, United will consider bids in the summer.

Saudi Arabia has previously expressed interest in Varane, who might receive a significant pay increase. However, he also has a strong interest in Italy since he respects and wishes he could play for that league.

Under Erik ten Hag, the Frenchman has lost his starting spot to Harry Maguire and Evans in recent weeks.

The Frenchman, who joined from Real Madrid in 2021, was expected to be crucial to United’s efforts to win back the English Premier League. He had a respectable relationship with Lisandro Martinez the previous season, but he was benched despite his denials of any falling out with Ten Hag.

He is expected to cost between £17 and £20 million.

With a weekly salary of over £340,000, Varane is one of United’s biggest earners, after Marcus Rashford and Casemiro, who has also been connected to a move.

Ten Hag refuted rumors earlier this month that he and Varane had gotten along after Varane started just one of United’s previous eight games.

“I chose these partnerships for tactical reasons,” asserted the Dutchman. Harry and Jonny did well, in my opinion.

As I mentioned last year, Rapha’s efforts pleased me greatly because Harry didn’t play much. His performance has always pleased me.”