Raphael Varane is frustrated by his demotion in the Manchester United hierarchy and would therefore be open to a departure from the Old Trafford outfit, L’Equipe reports on Tuesday.The much respected French daily sports newspaper claims that a move to Saudi Arabia is impossible, unlike a move to his boyhood club, Ligue 1 side Lens.Trapped on thin ice: Varane is at Ten Hag’s mercy, everything reminds of the Sancho caseIn the past, the reliable centre-back said he would finish his career at Real Madrid, Manchester United or Lens. Therefore, a return to Lens is something we could actually see shortly. However, a deal could prove financially difficult for Lens.Ten Hag denies any broken relationship with VaraneThe Frenchman has a contract with the Red Devils until July 2025, but he has gone down in the pecking order under Erik ten Hag. With Manchester United struggling, a squad rebuild is reportedly envisaged. Varane is one of the assets the club is looking to sell, potentially as soon as the January transfer window.ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 19TuesdayNewcastle – Nottingham Forest 1-3 (1-1)/Isak 23 pen – Wood 45+1, 53, 60/18:00: (2.15) Bournemouth (3.50) Fulham (3.60)18:00: (2.50) Sheffield Utd (3.25) Luton (3.15)20:30: (8.00) Burnley (5.00) Liverpool (1.42)23:00: (2.50) Man.Utd. (3.60) Aston Villa (2.90)Wednesday22:30: (2.05) Brentford (3.50) Wolverhampton (3.90)22:30: (1.80) Chelsea (3.70) Crystal Palace (5.00)23:15: (6.25) Everton (4.10) Man.City (1.62)Thursday22:30: (2.75) Brighton (3.60) Tottenham (2.60)23:15: (1.37) Arsenal (5.20) West Ham (10.0)***odds are subject to change***
