It was reported that the squad has been unhappy over Ten Hag’s team selections and particularly the treatment Varane has been meted out in the last couple of weeks where he was dropped against Manchester City before being completely left out for the Carabao Cup encounter against Newcastle United despite being fully fit.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Varane’s entourage has been approached by a few Champions League clubs as well but Saudi Arabia could potentially offer him a more lucrative financial deal that would be hard for him to turn down. He currently earns over £300,000 per week at Old Trafford.

The report mentions that several promises made to Varane when he was signed in 2021 have not been met as the gulf between United and the other Premier League powerhouses has considerably increased in the last couple of years. Moreover, United could even undergo a complete squad overhaul as the disgruntled players are likely to leave in search of new challenges and it is unlikely that the 2018 World Cup winner would undergo that process at this stage in his career where he is looking for stability.

Varane’s current deal with United runs until 2025 and the board will be eager to recoup part of their £41m investment in the player by commanding a significant transfer fee from any potential suitor.

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WHAT NEXT? Varane has made just six appearances for United this season and was also benched for Saturday’s Premier League encounter against Fulham as Harry Maguire paired Jonny Evans at the heart of defence. His future will be closely monitored in the January transfer window as Saudi Arabia remain in the hunt to lure top talents to the Pro League.