Source: Daily_Mail
Lens reject bids for Raphael Varane
Share Transfer target: Sir Alex Ferguson is interested in lens' Raphael Varane[LNB]Lens president Gervais Martel claims he has rejected bids of over ?8.9million for Manchester United target Raphael Varane.[LNB]Martel insists the asking price for Varane - who can play at centre back or in midfield - has been met but he is unwilling to sell the 18-year-old to 'certain big overseas clubs', amid reports of United and Real Madrid bidding for him.[LNB]Following a superb breakthrough season last term Varane has attracted significant interest and Martel confirmed to RMC radio station: 'Paris St 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 (?8.9m).[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.'[LNB] The Insider: Spurs to test Porto's resolve to keep Hulk but West Ham have reservations over LewisPark Ji-sung uncertain over United future after being linked with Spanish duoAll the latest Man United news, features and opinion[LNB]
