The only stumbling block for United would be if their £72.6m spend on Jadon Sancho has diminished funds to the point where it takes a move for Varane off the table.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are thought to be interested in the Frenchman, although they are currently assuming the role of awkward third party in the deal behind PSG.

The Ligue 1 runners-up are reportedly a desirable destination for Varane, who would naturally be keen to return to his homeland.

However, Mauricio Pochettino’s side are supposedly on the verge of signing Varane’s former Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos, which would surely eliminate them from a potential deal.