Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane has spoken about teammate Cristiano Ronaldo's mentality as he offered a glimpse behind the scenes to life at Old Trafford.
Ronaldo and Varane played together earlier in their careers at Real Madrid before both arriving in Manchester last summer.
And the Frenchman has now opened up about the pair's relationship as he discussed five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo.
It comes as Bruno Fernandes has shown the desire the United players have to come out victorious in next week's Manchester derby.
And the club has scouted two up-and-coming players as they ponder whether to try and bring them in to the club during the summer's transfer window.
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Two players scouted
Manchester United have scouted PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo and Sporting Lisbon defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha.
Ralf Rangnick has ordered the club's scouting department to keep tabs on Gakpo, who has scored 13 goals and provided 13 assists for PSV in this campaign.
Meanwhile, Palhinha is being considered as an option to help solve the club's problems in midfield.
And while the Portugal international has just signed a new contract until 2026, he could be available at a bargain price.
Fernandes shows desire
Bruno Fernandes has shown the desire within the Manchester United dressing room to defeat bitter rivals Man City in next Sunday's derby.
United will make the short journey to the Etihad Stadium to face City in next weekend's Manchester derby with Ralf Rangnick's side having lost more ground in the race to qualify for next season's Champion's League following their 0-0 draw with Watford.
The draw has ramped up pressure on United, and Fernandes says the players are well aware of the importance of the upcoming week.
Ronaldo's mentality 'a plus'
Raphael Varane believes it is "a plus" to have Cristiano Ronaldo's winning mentality within the Manchester United dressing room.
The pair know each other well having both played for Real Madrid between 2011 and 2018 were they laid the foundations for what Varane calls a "very good relationship.
But they will have both been left frustrated after being reunited at Old Trafford last summer as United have struggled to maintain a good run of form.
And now Varane has spoken about what Ronaldo adds to the team behind the scenes.
