Steve Bruce questioned the new Premier League mandate that is supposed to favour attackers on marginal offside calls after Newcastle had a penalty award overturned by VAR in their defeat to Aston Villa.The Newcastle manager castigated the two VAR decisions that went against his team in their 2-0 loss at Villa Park.He did not think anyone “in the ground thought that was handball” when...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers paid tribute to the “fitness, hunger and form” of Jamie Vardy after “a sublime finish” edged Leicester to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Wolves.The Leicester manager acknowledged that Vardy’s playing time will have to be managed in the next two years of his contract so that the 34-year-old can stay “electric and explosive”.Leicester have inve...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy scored a brilliant clinching goal as FA Cup winners Leicester City followed up their Community Shield victory over Manchester City with a narrow 1-0 win over Wolves.The visitors, under new manager Bruno Lage, dominated the second half but could not match the exquisite finish by Vardy four minutes before half-time.Vardy had been getting in behind the Wolves backline even before his br...Full Story »

RAPHAEL VARANE is getting used to life in England having been spotted in a Manchester traffic jam already. The Frenchman's £42million transfer to Manchester United from Real Madrid is still dragging on but is expected to be completed on Saturday. Raphael Varane was pictured in traffic near Manchester as his Man Utd transfer edges closer Varane, 28, was seen in a white BMW 4X4 in Alderley...Full Story »

Though it’s been a long drawn out process for one reason or another, Raphael Varane is now just a few hours away from becoming a new Manchester United player. The elegant centre-back has been patiently waiting for his quarantine period to finish, but it’s been reported by Fabrizio Romano that he has now completed both parts of his medical and is likely to be confirmed as a Red Dev...Full Story »

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he is hoping to bring more new faces to Old Trafford this summer. United have already announced the headline £73million signing of Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho and are set to unveil blockbuster defender Raphael Varane in the coming days. Tom Heaton has also returned to the club on a free transfer. Solskjaer has been desperate to ...Full Story »

The France international's impending move to Manchester United is yet another sign of how the 13-time European champions are struggling financially With Raphael Varane heading to Manchester United, Real Madrid are losing the one truly world-class centre-back they had left in yet another sign of the club’s slow slip towards decay. Captain and icon Sergio Ramos had already joined Paris S...Full Story »

Manchester United have announced their signing of Raphael Varane, pending a medical, bringing the centre-back to the Premier League for around 50 million euros. The centre-back only had one year remaining on his Real Madrid contract and is embarking on a new challenge in England. The player didn't train with Real Madrid on Tuesday evening, before his transfer was confirmed by both clubs short...Full Story »

The centre-back is set to make the move to Old Trafford after the two clubs agreed a fee for the 28-year-old on Monday. Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign centre-back Raphael Varane from Real Madrid, Goal understands. It is understood that the two clubs have reached an agreement of £41 million ($57m) for the defender and he is expected to complete his transfer after a medical...Full Story »

This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Manchester United are set to complete the signing of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane next week after talks over a £39million transfer progressed on Sunday, according to reports in France. Varane will be the Red Devils' second marquee signing of the summer after Borussia Dortmund winger ...Full Story »

All the cards are on the table but it still looks like this game could go on for a while yet, as Manchester United and Real Madrid seek to thrash out a deal for Raphael Varane. As MARCA revealed this week, there is an agreement in principle between the defender and the Premier League club. All that's left is for his club of the last 10 years to agree a fee with the Red Devils. Los Blancos w...Full Story »

Manchester United are offering far bigger money to Raphael Varane than what he currently earns with Real Madrid. The Mirror says Varane will land a lucrative pay rise at United if he completes a transfer from Real Madrid. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to make Varane his second marquee signing of the summer after a deal was reached with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jadon Sancho. The France World C...Full Story »

Raphael Varane looks set to join Manchester United from Real Madrid in the next month or so, and the centre-half won't be alone in making the move to Old Trafford Raphael Varane looks set to complete a move to Manchester United in the coming weeks - and if he does end up moving to Old Trafford, he'll be bringing his gorgeous wife with him. Varane, 28, has reportedly started contract talks with...Full Story »

They are looking to strengthen defensively ahead of next season Atletico Madrid right-back Kieran Trippier and Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane. Manchester United are looking to bolster their squad ahead of the new season and, with the arrival of Jadon Sancho set to be announced imminently, they are now eyeing a double swoop for Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane and Atletico Madrid ...Full Story »

Manchester United's defensive woes Manchester United have been chasing a centre-back to partner Harry Maguire for some time. Victor Lindelof has proved a solid if uninspiring option, while Phil Jones, Eric Bailly and Axel Tuanzebe have all been found out at the top level. With Maguire, Aaron Wan Bissaka and Luke Shaw all vital cogs in the Red Devils' backline, a right centre-half does seem ...Full Story »

Raphael Varane's representatives are in talks with both Manchester United and PSG. Reports in Spain on Monday revealed the Real Madrid defender had come to an agreement over personal terms with United. However,Sky Sportssays the negotiations are still ongoing, and that Varane also remain in discussions with PSG over a potential move. Should terms be agreed, with either party, they would be ...Full Story »

The 21-year-old defender becomes the Gunners' first signing of the summer Arsenal have signed Portugal Under-21 full-back Nuno Tavares from Benfica for £7m ($9.7m). The 21-year-old, a graduate of Benfica's youth system, has signed a five-year deal to become the Gunners' first signing of the summer. He is currently in quarantine to comply with UK government coronavirus regulations for i...Full Story »

Italy captain Leonardo Bonucci is taking nothing for granted when he comes up against Juventus team-mate Alvaro Morata in their Euro 2020 semi-final.The Spain striker has been the target for much criticism in his homeland due to his relatively poor form with two goals in five matches at the finals, a disappointing return for the number of chances he gets.Bonucci saw Morata score 19 goals while o...Full Story »

Tadic wanted by Milan Ajax star Dusan Tadic is being targeted by Milan this summer. Tuttomercato believes that a deal could take place for around €15 million (£12.9m/$17.8m). Real Madrid want Man Utd's Van de Beek as part of Varane deal Old Trafford flop wanted in deal for France star Real Madrid have told Manchester United that they will take Donny van de Beek off their hands ...Full Story »