Raphael Varane and Man United manager Erik ten Hag have had a discussion to resolve their issues. The Frenchman was unhappy about being left out of the Manchester derby in October and being overlooked in favor of Jonny Evans on multiple occasions. However, after their recent talks, it appears that the tension between them has been resolved. Varane was unexpectedly not included in the starting lineup for the Premier League win against West Ham on Sunday, with Ten Hag stating that it was a good opportunity to rest the player. Varane did come on as a substitute in the match due to an injury to Lisandro Martinez.
Varane’s contract with Man United expires at the end of the season, and there are reports that the club is preparing to let him leave without rushing to extend his contract. The 30-year-old defender has recently been reintegrated into the team after a period of not starting in nine league games. He has started five of United’s last six Premier League matches and only missed a game against West Ham last month due to illness. Varane has made nine Premier League starts this season and has scored one goal, which was the winning goal against Wolves on the opening day of the campaign.
Man United currently sit in eighth place in the Premier League table after their thrilling 4-3 victory against Wolves on Thursday. Their next match is against West Ham United on Sunday afternoon. In other news, there are sources suggesting that Arsenal is considering a sensational move for a key player from Man United following a significant development.