Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd 'hours away' from signing, Liverpool and Arsenal battle

Express Sport brings you all the latest transfer news as Premier League sides look to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. Manchester United are apparently close to announcing Raphael Varane, while Chelsea are hot on the pursuit of Erling Haaland. Chelsea and Liverpool are also battling for Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar.
Man Utd ‘hours away’ from signing
7am: Manchester United are reportedly just hours away from striking a deal with Real Madrid for Raphael Varane.
The two clubs are negotiating over the fee for the centre-back, with personal terms thought to have already been agreed.
United are desperate for a new defender to partner Euro 2020 finalist Harry Maguire.
The Red Devils have had a longstanding interest in Varane and the French World Cup winner is now finally ready to wave goodbye to the Bernabeu.


