Raphael Varane will not be able to participate with Manchester United in their opening match of the new English Premier League season against Leeds United.
But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the team's coach, said that the player's transfer from Real Madrid would soon end.
And the British news agency “BA Media” reported that “Almano” had completed the contract with Tom Heaton and Jadon Sancho, and the club announced on the 27th of last month that it had concluded an agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of Varane (28 years).
Manchester United have admired Varane since Sir Alex Ferguson was coach, but had to wait longer to see him wear the team's clothes, despite the club's announcement that it had reached an agreement with Real Madrid.
Varane must obtain a visa and enter quarantine, before undergoing a medical examination in the English club, which must register the player before midday if he wants to pay him against Leeds tomorrow, Saturday.
"He hasn't trained with us and so far some unnecessary details need more time," Solskjaer said.
He added, "Things happen and others take some time, and unfortunately it is the isolation that delays things."
He stressed, "The deal is not 100% completed. I cannot say that he will participate tomorrow, most likely I can say that he will not participate tomorrow because he did not train with us."
Asked about the reason for the delay and whether there was any concern that the deal would not be completed, Solskjaer said: "Some little things always happen."
"But the biggest delay is due to isolation and quarantine, of course. He is in Manchester right now. Things will be over soon."
While Varane will not be available for tomorrow's match, Manchester United fans can watch Jadon Sancho, who was signed by the club for $100 million, although illness disrupted his first week in training with his new club.
"Jadon will definitely be involved," Solskjaer said. "He trained well for a week. Unfortunately he was sick after his leave and he didn't train with us for several days."
The future of Frenchman Paul Pogba will remain among the main points of discussion, as his contract expires next summer.
"He's a Manchester United player, he still has a season left on his contract," Solskjaer said. "It's been talked and written about a lot. Every conversation and dialogue I had with Paul was positive."
His compatriot Anthony Martial also entered the circle of speculation, as Inter was linked with the 25-year-old's signing after Romelu Lukaku was sold to Chelsea.