Don't think we'll risk messing with our wage structure on this one. It'll be problem enough if Pogba wants more and Cavani isn't working for peanuts either
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If it's a money thing Pogba will want more than Varane surely? Tricky one, Spanish clubs can't offer unlimited amounts anymore with the economy being what it is
I agree with you that he perhaps not as good as some people make him out to be. He has made some very high profile errors in the recent years at Madrid.
I just hope he doesnt see this as a step down, our so called "big name" signings have not come off and the price we pay is huge.
Most defenders we sign will be better than Lindelof, we need someone commanding.
Only if you take my silly answer seriously.
Depends on what he wants. Circa 200-250k a week makes sense for a player who`s still in his prime and has practically completed football. Anything above that would be a problem
I can’t imagine he’s in less than that now and probably more given RMs success in recent years. They are really looking to cut wages. Bale, Odegaard maybe more. I’m not convinced that it’s a good move for us long term given the finances atm. There are a number of good CBs and young who would represent better value.
Soton getting Salisu being one
I like him, but I also think Madrid is trying to flog him off. His attributes may work better in the premier league than la liga. I remember how effective both he and Umtiti were at handling physical duels, particularly aerial.
What makes Salisu a better value signing? He has barely played for Southampton and is an unproven and untested player.
We literally got one of those in the summer and everyone is saying how great he’s been.
Top players rarely just become shit. They typically either get injured or just get old, and those things start a decline. Those things haven’t happened, so I suspect perhaps a change of environment is all Varane needs. He’s likely lost some motivation at Real.
I guess it depends if Pogba wants money or a new challenge
The answer is a pay rise, I’m reliably informed.
Paying a top player a lot of money isn’t messing with our wage structure. We’re a top club. Our structure is that we pay top money. If our wage structure prevents us signing players like Varane, we should probably look to revise it. Varane isn’t Messi or Neymar. His salary should ideally be within our structure.
I don't think it will happen. didn't you read that Ole prefers a left foot?
We would rate Rio or Cannavaro among all time greats. If they are surely Varane is. He was critical in providing that solid base along with Ramos to Madrid. He was amazing in World Cup. Nostalgia blurs things up and people judge players on current form a lot. If a player who is a mainstay in Madrid defense from age 19 and who has won almost everything before turning 27 in football is not among all time greats. I don't know who is.
As much as I would love it, this aint happening.
Ffs, he’s 27! Are you now on the decline before or when you hit your physical prime now? I think pysically combined with experience, he will have his best five-six years ahead of him.
Did you read the post?
I think that the euphemism triggered him. And to be fair 27 years old being a decent age is an amusing underestatement.
I’ve only a few years left in me to make these statements — I’m taking full licence where I can!I think that the euphemism triggered him. And to be fair 27 years old being a decent age is an amusing underestatement.
Feck no please. Madrid are trying to get rid of him.
Stay away.
Stay away.
Because he has one year left on his contract and they can't afford to lose him for free. Madrid are doing everything to keep him but it sounds like Varane wants to go.
Real Madrid like all the Spanish clubs are bleeding financially. They need to sell on or risk losing him on a free next year.
He's starting pretty much every game for them.
Always aware if Madrid or Bayern are ready to sell their players. Ok, there is Kroos and Robben (and those deal were made between them) but mostly players they sell are shite or past their best.
Much less so with Real. Bayern yes, but Real have allowed loads of quality players to leave.
He's rumoured to be on around £150k which is surprising. I'm guessing he wants up to £250k and Madrid simply can't pay that in this current climate.
Tom's right. Most Real Madrid players want to leave because the higher-ups want to cut all of their salaries due to COVID. Because of Varane's unwillingness to renew his contract in these terms, all of the media outlets are expecting him to leave this summer, especially since he's entering the final year of his contract. Beyond Varane not willing to accept the terms, everything else is speculative, including his links with us.
I won't read too much into United's links with Varane at this time. That's the kind of conjecture that any one of us can easily come up with.
Why though? He's a terrific centerback and what he probably needs is a new challenge. He's at a good age to step in and give us leadership and top quality player for the next 5 years.
Anyone who wouldn't want him is just very strange. He's a top centerback and has been for the past 5 years. He doesn't pick up much more than the odd niggle here and there for injuries too.
This isn't the case with Varane. Madrid want to keep him, they're prepared to offer him the captaincy if Ramos goes but they can't match his wages. They are tight for money right now.
That would be a different case then. But i would not be surprised if he will soon sign a new contract. Always can use United to help things happen. Like Ramos did. I will not hold my breath with this.
It's possible if Madrid can clear enough money and match his demands.
I haven't seen a single Madrid fan friend of mine that has been praising him this season. They're all slaughtering him pretty much every game.
All for it as long as it’s not just coming for a payday. He’s undoubtedly better than what we’ve got and has huge experience in winning trophies something we severely lack, hopefully a new challenge is what he’s looking for
If Varane doesnt fit the criteria for a centre half, who does? If there's a chance to buy him, you do it.
Does he like the rain in Manchester?
That would be a different case then. But i would not be surprised if he will soon sign a new contract. Always can use United to help things happen. Like Ramos did. I will not hold my breath with this.
They are currently rebuilding the Bernabeu and will have to loan a further 270 million euros and will have to loan 200 million euros the summer after that after lending 100 million last summer. This during a covid economy. Their short-term economy will certainly take a big hit from this whilst they will probably recover well in the longer term.
I haven't really taken much notice of him for a while, he seemed a bit injury prone at one point, if Madrid fans are trashing him that doesn't mean much as they even turned on Ronaldo at one point, the white handkerchiefs come out pretty quickly when things aren't going well and someone is always the scapegoat.
It was rumoured last year that Varane wanted to go for a new challenge. This doesnt seem like a Madrid leak
Ed will chase him all summer and then he'll sign a new contract with RM. Phil Jones will be announced as fitter than he's ever been and will be like a new signing.
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