Juventus have edged ahead of Manchester United in the race for wantaway Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.

The Mirror says Varane is ready to reject a summer switch to Manchester United to sign for Juventus instead.

The Real Madrid defender has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford.

However, the Red Devils face competition for his signature from some of Europe's elite.

It has emerged that Varane is edging closer to a move to Juventus after the 25-year-old reportedly informed Madrid of his decision to leave the Bernanbeu at the end of the season.

Madrid manager Zidane has denied Varane is unsettled, and instead states the centre-back couldn't be happier.