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Manchester United already know their next area to strengthen after the imminent arrival of Raphael Varane, while one unwanted Arsenal player has seen an old escape route open up again – all in Tuesday’s transfer gossip.

MAN UTD SET PRIORITY AFTER VARANE

Manchester United will prioritise the signing of a midfielder once they wrap up a deal for Raphael Varane; only after then will they turn their attention to right-back Kieran Trippier.

That’s according to Manchester Evening News, who expect United’s next signing after Varane to be a midfielder and not a full-back.

United have found an agreement to sign long-term target Varane from Real Madrid to bolster the centre-back department. It will be a further statement of intent following the arrival of another long-term target, winger Jadon Sancho.

But the club are not expected to be finished there as they look to win a first trophy under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

They have been heavily linked with bringing Trippier back to England after he won the Spanish La Liga title with Atletico Madrid. He would be a more attack-minded option than Aaron Wan-Bissaka at right-back, giving Solskjaer two good options.

But according to the MEN, Trippier will not be the next arrival at Old Trafford after Varane. Instead, they will focus their attention on signing a new midfielder first.

Paul Pogba is in the final year of his contract and it looks increasingly likely that he won’t sign a renewal. United will not want to lose a player of his value for free for a second time, so may have to sell.

With that in mind, they are looking for another reinforcement. Among the players they have been linked with are Eduardo Camavinga, Declan Rice and Leon Goretzka, but none will be easy to sign.

Camavinga and Rice both have high asking prices and Goretzka, although in the final year of his contract with Bayern, may simply be using United’s interest to help get a better deal at his current club.

Saul Niguez is another option, potentially in a double raid on Atletico involving Trippier as well.

At present, though, the latter will have to wait until United can sign a new midfielder before he can make such a move.

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FAMILIAR SUITOR BACK IN FOR ARSENAL MISFIT

Atletico Madrid remain interested in Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, who is seemingly up for sale. (Calciomercato)

Liverpool have held talks with Watford over the potential signing of winger Ismaila Sarr. (90min)

Barcelona have not received any offers for transfer-listed forward Antoine Griezmann, who has been linked with Man Utd. (Marca)

Romelu Lukaku has no intention of leaving Inter Milan amid links with a return to Chelsea. (Daily Express)

Tottenham remain in talks with Atalanta over the possible signing of Argentine defender Cristian Romero. (Daily Telegraph)

Juventus have told Cristiano Ronaldo they expect him to stay for the upcoming Serie A season. (Sky Sports)

ANOTHER MAN UTD DEFENDER INTERESTS NEWCASTLE

Newcastle are interested in Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe, having also been linked with Phil Jones. (90min)

Tottenham could battle with Wolves for the signature of former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey. Juventus are looking to sell the Wales international after two seasons. (Gazzetta Dello Sport)

Marcus Rashford is set for talks with Man Utd over how to deal with his shoulder injury. If he undergoes surgery, he could be out until October. (Daily Mail)

Manchester City defender Pedro Porro, who has been out on loan, says Pep Guardiola has never spoken to him. (A Bola)

Swansea have spoken to former Chelsea assistant Jody Morris about filling their managerial vacancy. (Daily Mail)

Derby County boss Wayne Rooney has caused an injury to his midfielder Jason Knight, who could be ruled out for three months as a result. (Daily Telegraph)

AND MORE TRANSFER GOSSIP

West Ham would like to sign defender Jens Stryger Larsen from Udinese, who only have him under contract for another year. (Football.London)

Rangers are back in the running for winger Santiago Moreno, whose move to Portland Timbers has stalled. (Daily Record)

Crystal Palace are set to sign Lyon defender Joachim Andersen following his positive loan spell with Fulham. (Evening Standard)

Newcastle striker Yoshinori Muto is in talks over a move to Greece with Aris Salonika. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Stoke want to sign Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis on loan. (Birmingham Mail)

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