Lens boss Franck Haise says he would be interested in signing departing Manchester United defender Raphael Varane, but the Ligue 1 club may not be able to afford the 31-year-old Frenchman, who began his career at the club.

Former France defender Raphael Varane, 30, is open to leaving Manchester United to return to Lens, where he started his career.

Arsenal could make a move to sign Belgium striker Lois Openda, 23, from French side Lens this summer, although Aston Villa are also keen.

Paris St-Germain are likely to sign either Nice and France midfielder Khephren Thuram, 22, or 27-year-old Lens and Ivory Coast midfielder Seko Fofana as an alternative to Bellingham.

Crystal Palace are close to signing Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure in a deal worth 21m euros (£18m) plus add-ons for the 22-year-old Mali international.