Real Madrid have slapped a £60million price tag on Raphael Varane and will dismiss Manchester United's opening offer of £40million, according to reports in Spain. Reports this week suggested United are preparing an opening £40m offer for the 28-year-old, who has played 40 times for Zinedine Zidane's side this season. Real Madrid want £60million for centre-back Raphael Varane, according to reportsManchester United are said to have bid £40million for the 2018 World Cup winnerBut according to Spanish outlet Diario AS, Real value Varane £20million more than what United are prepared to offer, putting a spanner in the Red Devils' transfer plans. The 28-year-old has just one year left on his Real Madrid deal with no sign of an extensionIvorian defender Bailly signed a new contract at United until 2024 despite making just 11 Premier League appearances so far this season. Real Madrid, meanwhile, are in the middle of a financial crisis which means they may have to cash in on some players to raise funds for transfers.

Source: Daily Mail May 15, 2021 13:04 UTC