(Reuters) - After a string of middling transfer windows, Manchester United have made their biggest statement of intent in recent years by signing centre back Raphael Varane and winger Jadon Sancho.
Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer described the duo's arrival as a show of"ambition" from United, with Sancho's skills providing a new attacking threat and Varane potentially offering the defensive stability the team have lacked for years.
United, who finished second last season, were guilty of lapses in concentration -- especially from set-pieces -- often conceding poor goals while being on top in games. " is a proven winner and a player we've followed for many, many years. I know Sir Alex was very, very close to signing him and this time around we've got him at the other end of his career," Solskjaer added.
Varane's composure on the ball and desire to join the midfield in attack could be key to United, who struggled to break down teams willing to sit deep against them last season.
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