Source: Daily_Mail
Lens reject bids for Raphael Varane
Share Transfer target: Sir Alex Ferguson is interested in lens' Raphael VaraneLens president Gervais Martel claims he has rejected bids of over ?8.9million for Manchester United target Raphael Varane.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.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.'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).'Certain big overseas club have offered more, but I quickly shut the door on them. '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.' 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