Raphael Varane wants to stay at Real Madrid

Manchester United have been dealt a blow with the news Raphael Varane wants to stay at Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho is keen to add another centre half to his squad this summer and is known to be a big fan of the young Frenchman.

But it appears 23-year-old is keen to stay at the Bernabeu.

“I want to stay here this year, I feel loved by the fans who want the best for me, and the best is yet to come,” he told Marca.

“I hope to be allowed to start afresh- I’d like to push on, to continue improving. After being at Real for five years, I want to make the next step.”