SURPRISING DEVELOPMENT: As per Fabrizio Romano, Saudi authorities are optimistic that a Manchester United player looking to leave will join the Pro League in 2024. The player from United feels compelled to depart the club amid discussions about modifying his contract with a reduced salary and has formally declared his intention to leave during the January transfer window. The transition of the Manchester United player to Saudi Arabia is described as a “highly plausible scenario.”

SURPRISING DEVELOPMENT: As per Fabrizio Romano, Saudi authorities are optimistic that a Manchester United player looking to leave will join the Pro League in 2024. The player from United feels compelled to depart the club amid discussions about modifying his contract with a reduced salary and has formally declared his intention to leave during the January transfer window. The transition of the Manchester United player to Saudi Arabia is described as a “highly plausible scenario.”

The status of the Manchester United defender remains uncertain, with his fitness issues leading to a prolonged absence from Erik ten Hag’s team. Surprisingly, it has been revealed that his contract expires this summer, not in 2025, although Manchester United has the option for a one-year extension.

Recent reports indicate that Manchester United plans to initiate discussions with Varane regarding an entirely new contract, albeit with a reduced salary, considering his underwhelming performances do not justify his current substantial wage. As no extension has been triggered or fresh terms agreed upon yet, Varane is technically free to negotiate a move with other clubs this summer. Despite the current unlikelihood of an immediate decision, speculation persists about a potential move in 2024.

Interestingly, there continues to be interest from Saudi sources in Varane, with dealmakers from Saudi Arabia considering a high likelihood of securing his services in 2024, despite some individuals close to Varane playing down this possibility. Reportedly, recruitment heads from Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr express confidence in successfully acquiring the Frenchman this year.

While Al-Ittihad, the reigning champions, were associated with Varane last summer, the player was not inclined to relocate to the Middle East at that time. However, a January move appears unlikely, given that most Saudi clubs have already met their foreign player quotas and depleted their budgets during the extravagant spending spree in the previous summer window, which saw the arrival of Neymar, N’Golo Kante, Sadio Mane, and Fabinho to the Pro League.