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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he 'cannot wait' to sign 'proven winner' Raphael Varane from Real Madrid as the Frenchman's £42million switch to Old Trafford nears completion.
The Red Devils have been pursuing a deal for the highly rated centre back all summer and are close to getting their man in a move that will see him join another high profile signing in Jadon Sancho.
Solskjaer is delighted with the club's ambition this season and feels both Varane and Sancho will make 'a huge difference' to the team, saying the former had been a player United had been tracking from the days of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (R) is excited to bring 'proven winner' Raphael Varane to Man United
The France World Cup winner has agreed personal terms on a four-year deal with the option of another season, with the contract to be signed after he completes his medical following quarantine.
'Of course very happy that we've managed to get a deal with Real Madrid,' Solskjaer said.
'The medical should hopefully be OK and he's a proven winner. He's a player we've followed for many, many years.
'I know Sir Alex (Ferguson) was very, very close to signing him, so this time around we've got him at the other end of his career.
The Real Madrid centre-back is close to joining in a £42m deal and is set to have a medical
'He's proved over his whole career what a good person he is first of all, professional and he's won what there is to win.