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Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson has urged the Blues to sign Raphael Varane from Manchester United during the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n

Man United opted against triggering an extension in Varane\u2019s contract midway through the current season.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman, who joined the Red Devils from Real Madrid in 2024, could leave Old Trafford as a free agent in the summer.<\/p>\n

Varane is currently sidelined through injury and has been linked with a summer return to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

However, Johnson wants Mauricio Pochettino\u2019s side to bring the 30-year-old to Stamford Bridge, insisting that it would be a good deal for the west London club.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood players like that don\u2019t come around often and they certainly come around less often on a free transfer,\u201d Johnson told Betfred when speaking about whether Chelsea should sign Varane.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know he\u2019s not the Varane he was three or four years ago but he is still a bloody good player.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cYes, he\u2019s had his injury problems but that is what outweighs the transfer fee \u2013 if you are buying him on a free and he is only playing 40 per cent of the games, then that is still a good deal to do.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have got a chance with Varane on a free transfer and he\u2019s only going to play 50 per cent of the games, I still think it\u2019s a good deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

EPL: Good deal \u2013 Glen Johnson wants Chelsea to sign Man Utd star<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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