Lens chief claims Varane bids

21 June 2011 17:24
ens president Gervais Martel claims he has rejected bids of over 10million euros for Manchester United and Real Madrid target Raphael Varane.[LNB] Martel insists the asking price for Varane has been met but is apparently unwilling to sell the 18-year-old to "certain big overseas clubs", amid reports Manchester United and Real Madrid are keen on acquiring him.[LNB]Following a superb breakthrough season last term Varane has attracted significant interest and Martel confirmed to RMC radio station: "Paris Saint-Germain have made me an offer, that is probably the worst kept secret around.[LNB]"A second club is also interested in him, but he isn't necessarily guaranteed first-team football there either. The asking price is around 10million euros (£8.9million).[LNB]"Certain big overseas club have offered more, but I quickly shut the door on them![LNB]"We are on the same wavelength as the player, it's all a question of timing. I don't think we are too far from finding a solution."

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