Spurs will strike gold if Paratici can sign £60m world-class player – SL View – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane this summer.
The Red Devils, however, could face strong competition from Tottenham Hotspur.
According to Duncan Castles, Spurs have now joined the race to sign the French defender, who wants to leave Madrid this summer.
While speaking to The Transfer Window Podcast, Castles claimed that Spurs are keen to sign the 28-year-old defender this summer.
Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano, claimed recently that United are planning to make a formal bid to sign the French defender, with Real Madrid demanding a fee of around £60 million for their star player.
However, it would be a massive coup for Spurs if Fabio Paratici manages to secure a deal for Varane.
Obviously, for Varane, leaving a club like Madrid to join Spurs, who cannot offer him Champions League football, would be a step-down.
From Tottenham’s perspective, he would be a stellar signing for the club, and someone who can take them to the next level, provided they manage to hold on to Harry Kane.
Spurs are looking at a massive defensive shake-up this summer, with Toby Alderweireld likely to leave the club.
Likewise, the futures of Davinson Sanchez and Eric Dier are also under scrutiny.
Paratici has done a remarkable job at Juventus to bring in top players, but in this case, it will require a lot of convincing to lure Varane to north London.
If Spurs can manage to pull off a deal for the Frenchman, who won 19 titles with Madrid, it will surely be seen as one of the signings of the season.
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Author:Saikat