 Manchester United have agreed a deal in principle to sign France centre-back Raphael Varane from La Liga side Real Madrid. The transfer will be completed subject to a medical and to player terms being finalised according to the club. British media reported on Monday that United and Real have agreed to an initial fee of 34 million pounds for the 28-year-old, which could rise to 41 million pounds with add-ons. Varane has the one-year left in his Real Madrid contract where he has played more than 350 games and won in three La Liga titles and four Champions League trophies. Last week England winger Jadon Sancho joined United from Borussia Dortmund in a deal worth 85 million euros.