Man Utd reluctant to trigger renew clause in Raphael Varane's contract due to his high wages

Manchester United are poised to part ways with the experienced defender, Raphael Varane, whose hefty £340,000-per-week contract is set to expire according to Daily Star.

The Red Devils possess the option to prolong the French international's tenure for an additional 12 months, but the latest reports from the Daily Mail suggest that the club will forgo this opportunity, allowing Varane to explore potential moves to foreign clubs this summer without any transfer fee.

While United are prepared to let Varane go, they are not completely closing the door on the possibility of retaining him.

The club are allegedly contemplating initiating fresh contract negotiations this month, albeit with a significant reduction in the defender's salary.

The 30-year-old, who became United's highest-paid player following the departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and David de Gea, now faces the decision of either accepting a pay cut to stay at Old Trafford or seeking a new adventure with another club.

United's motivation for potentially reducing Varane's wages is linked to a broader plan of minimizing the wage bill to free up financial resources.

Amidst these negotiations, United are taking steps to secure the future of another defender, Victor Lindelof.

The club reportedly triggered an option to extend Lindelof's contract until the summer of 2025, affirming their commitment to the Swedish player recent years.