Raphael Varane and two Man Utd teammates tipped to join Chelsea in summer transfer window
Former Chelsea full-back Glen Johnson has backed up comments made by ex-teammate William Gallas, urging a Manchester United raid by the Blues in the upcoming summer transfer window.
Gallas, who played for Arsenal and Tottenham post his departure from Stamford Bridge in 2006, put forward argument for his old club to raid United for both Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford. Now, Johnson has also identified United centre-back Raphael Varane as a potential recruit.
In an unusual turn of events this season, United decided against triggering the extension in Varane's contract. The French star, who moved to Old Trafford from Real Madrid in 2021, might be packing his bags as a free agent come summer.
While Varane is currently injured, there are whispers of him making a return to his former Madrid home during the summer. Yet, Johnson sees an opportunity for Chelsea as they continue to struggle defensively, reports the Mirror.
Speaking to Betfred, Johnson proposed: «Good players like that don't come around often and they certainly come around less often on a free transfer. I know he's not the Varane he was three or four years ago but he's still a bloody good player.
»Yes, he's had his injury problems but that's what outweighs the transfer fee if you're buying him on a free and he's only playing 40% of the games, then that's still a good deal to do," he added. Despite starting just 16 league games this season due to various setbacks, Johnson believes Varane's wealth of experience remains invaluable.
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