Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has been told he must wait if he wants a decision from Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.
The London Evening Standard says Mourinho is making room for a possible bid for Varane or Porto star Eliaquim Mangala.
Varane has confirmed Chelsea's interest but will not discuss his future further until after the World Cup while Mangala would prefer to join Manchester United.
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