Center back is the name of the game as Premier League clubs look at the top four and see names like Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Harry Maguire, and Antonio Rudiger.

Raphael Varane may have stepped away from professional football, but the former Real Madrid defender continues to reflect with pride and humility on the moments that shaped his extraordinary career.

QPR have been told to sell Jonathan Varane amid interest from Saint-Etienne, but only if a permanent move is on the table.

Julien Stephan saw his side lose 3-2 to Wrexham without the services of midfielder Jonathan Varane once again.