Manchester United and Chelsea have set eyes on Real Madrid’s number 2 Rafael Varane. Varane who is tipped to be the next Hierro at Real Madrid has not been starting games lately with Pepe and Sergio Ramos ahead of him. Varane, however did sign a new contract for the

Los Blancos but that has not affected the interest of Louis Van Gaal or Jose Mourinho. Manchester United need a solid centre half to aid the in form David de Gea while Chelsea see Varane as their Captain, John Terry’s replacement. Jose Mourinho has been an admirer of the Frenchman. It will be interesting whether Varane decides to leave the Spanish capital or stay in the white jersey… more to follow