Real Madrid have informed Manchester United they're willing to do business over Raphael Varane.

Diario Gol says Varane was brought to Real Madrid by Jose Mourinho in 2011 and he could reunite with the United manager at Old Trafford.

The France international with a move to Manchester, despite being a regular for the Champions League winners.

Real Madrid are looking to strengthen their defence in this transfer window.

The Spanish giants were leaky at the back last term, conceding 50 goals in 38 La Liga games.

And Real president Florentino Perez will let Varane move to United if Mourinho stumps up a hefty transfer fee.