Despite being a regular in the first team under Erik ten Hag last season, Varane has faced challenges in securing consistent game time this term, starting only 11 times across all competitions.
With Lisandro Martinez sidelined due to injury, Varane has slipped in the pecking order behind Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Jonny Evans. Rumors of a fallout between Varane and Ten Hag have allegedly contributed to his demotion.
Although Varane returned to the starting lineup for the last two Premier League matches due to injuries to Maguire and Lindelof, speculation about his future at the club persists. While Varane expresses a desire to stay at Old Trafford and extend his contract, a departure in January or next summer seems likely.
Bayern Munich has been strongly linked with Varane, with reports suggesting they are in pole position to attract him to the Allianz Arena. In the event of Varane's departure, Manchester United is said to have identified Atalanta's Scalvini as a potential replacement.
Scalvini, who made his senior debut for Atalanta in October 2021, has excelled under manager Gian Piero Gasperini, becoming a first-team regular. At just 20 years old, Scalvini has already amassed 75 first-team appearances for the Serie A club, including 20 this season, and earned seven international caps for Italy.
The 6ft 4in centre-back was recently named the 2023 Italian Golden Boy, and his outstanding form over the last year has attracted attention from several top European clubs.
