Raphael Varane in Man Utd shirt (©Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Raphael Varane in Man Utd shirt (©Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Frustrated Varane could pack his bags and return to homeland any time soon

Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 26.12.23. | 18:00

L'Equipe reports that the Manchester United defender is considering a return to Lens in the upcoming transfer window

Raphael Varane is frustrated by his demotion in the Manchester United hierarchy and would therefore be open to a departure from the Old Trafford outfit, L'Equipe reports on Tuesday.

The much respected French daily sports newspaper claims that a move to Saudi Arabia is impossible, unlike a move to his boyhood club, Ligue 1 side Lens.

In the past, the reliable centre-back said he would finish his career at Real Madrid, Manchester United or Lens. Therefore, a return to Lens is something we could actually see shortly. However, a deal could prove financially difficult for Lens.

The Frenchman has a contract with the Red Devils until July 2025, but he has gone down in the pecking order under Erik ten Hag. With Manchester United struggling, a squad rebuild is reportedly envisaged. Varane is one of the assets the club is looking to sell, potentially as soon as the January transfer window.

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 19

Tuesday

Newcastle - Nottingham Forest 1-3 (1-1)

/Isak 23 pen - Wood 45+1, 53, 60/

18:00: (2.15) Bournemouth (3.50) Fulham (3.60)

18:00: (2.50) Sheffield Utd (3.25) Luton (3.15)

20:30: (8.00) Burnley (5.00) Liverpool (1.42)

23:00: (2.50) Man.Utd. (3.60) Aston Villa (2.90)

Wednesday

22:30: (2.05) Brentford (3.50) Wolverhampton (3.90)

22:30: (1.80) Chelsea (3.70) Crystal Palace (5.00)

23:15: (6.25) Everton (4.10) Man.City (1.62)

Thursday

22:30: (2.75) Brighton (3.60) Tottenham (2.60)

23:15: (1.37) Arsenal (5.20) West Ham (10.0)

***odds are subject to change***



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