Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
Raphael Varane announces Man United exit
Raphael Varane has announced that he is leaving Manchester United at the end of the season when his contract expires.
The former Real Madrid man established a reputation as one of the best centre-backs in the world before joining the Red Devils in 2021, having won four Champions League crowns with Los Blancos in addition to the 2018 World Cup with France.
Man United shelled out €40m (£34.4m) to bring Varane to Old Trafford three years ago, since when he has formed an integral part of the Red Devils' backline, making 93 appearances and scoring two goals.
Varane boasts an EFL Cup winners' medal and FA Cup runners-up medal from his time in Manchester and has played another 30 matches this season, although injuries and competition for places have restricted him to 16 Premier League starts.
Spurs 'want to sign four new defenders this summer'
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou is reportedly eager to transform his defensive options during the summer transfer window.
Spurs have been competing for Champions League qualification all season, a vast improvement from failing to earn continental football for the present campaign.
However, their charge has tailed off in recent weeks, Spurs suffering four defeats in succession before needing to come from behind to defeat Burnley at the weekend.
The North Londoners have conceded as many as 14 goals in their last five fixtures, leaving them with just the 10th-joint best defensive record in the Premier League.
Liverpool, Newcastle 'ready to fight for veteran Championship goalkeeper'
Liverpool and Newcastle United are reportedly considering how to bolster their goalkeeping ranks during the summer transfer window.
Both clubs have endured issues during the 2023-24 campaign with Alisson Becker and Nick Pope each spending significant amounts of time on the sidelines.
That has led to their respective deputies - Caoimhin Kelleher and Martin Dubravka - making 26 and 28 starts in all competitions respectively.
However, there are no guarantees that the aforementioned duo will remain as backup at Anfield and St James' Park respectively, particularly the former who is eager to secure first-team football elsewhere.
Real Madrid 'interested in move for Liverpool defender'
Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on acquiring the services of a Liverpool defender this summer.
Los Blancos have enjoyed yet another successful campaign in their history, already securing the La Liga title with several matches to spare.
As well as going through the formalities of completing their domestic season, Carlo Ancelotti's side also have a Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund on their schedule.
Off-the-pitch matters are expected to be similarly busy with Kylian Mbappe on the brink of moving to the Bernabeu on a free transfer after confirming that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain.
