Bayern Munich are reportedly in pole position to land one of Manchester United's out-of-favour stars.
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The Bavarian giants are expected to be without the services of two prominent defenders January, with Kim Min-Jae is set to represent South Korea in the Asia Cup, while Noussair Mazraoui, who is currently out with a calf injury, will travel with Morocco to the Africa Cup of Nations.
This has forced the German outfit to look to the market for defensive reinforcements.
The Bundesliga champions are said to not be interested in players who could potentially be quality in the future, but rather bring in experience in order to immediately improve the squad.
According to Football Insider, it is for this reason that the 33-time Bundesliga champions are intent on signing Raphael Varane during the mid-season transfer window.
The Frenchman has fallen down the pecking order in Erik ten Hag's squad this season, and Bayern are said to be keen to steal a march on the likes of Real Madrid as well as Saudi Arabian teams in order to lure the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner to the Allianz Arena.
The Lille native will have 18 months remaining on his current deal at Old Trafford when 1 January 2024 comes around.
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Given the new minority owner who has arrived at the club, United could be eager on clearing out as much of the existing squad as they can, as quickly as possible.
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