Chelsea are reportedly leading Manchester United in the race to sign Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane during this summer's transfer window.
The 28-year-old remains a key player for Los Blancos, but the Frenchman's contract is due to expire next June, which has led to a host of speculation surrounding his future.
Man United are said to be keen to sign the World Cup winner in the upcoming market, and a recent report claimed that the defender favoured a move to the Premier League over a switch to Paris Saint-Germain.
According to Mundo Deportivo, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are firmly in the race for the former Lens youngster, but Chelsea are currently at the head of the queue.
The report claims that the Blues are prepared to pay the €70m (£61m) required to sign the centre-back during this summer's transfer window.
Zinedine Zidane's side are said to be open to selling the France international this summer as they look to raise funds to pursue the likes of PSG's Kylian Mbappe and Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland.
Varane has scored twice in 38 appearances for the Spanish champions this term.
Matt Law
