Speculation continued, however, over the player’s future and suggestions even arose that Ramos was set on moving to United, seeing his relationship with Perez as beyond fix at one stage.

Real Madrid remains confident De Gea will eventually sign with them next season.

It is clear that Manchester United will not get Sergio Ramos after Real Madrid’s defender sealed his new deal with the Los Blancos.

Speaking after his team’s 3-0 win over Inter Milan in China, Benitez was quizzed about Real’s chase for United goalkeeper David De Gea.

Van Gaal is also willing to use Michael Carrick at centre-back if needed and is more concerned about the lack of options he has in attack. “All I know is we scored three goals and I am very happy”.

The Sun say Ed Woodward and Louis Van Gaal have backed away from a deal after Real Madrid insisted they would want £85 million.

With the summer transfer window in full swing, managers are working hard trying to strengthen their squads ahead of next season so we’ll bring you all the news and gossip.

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A video has shown an unhappy Ronaldo appearing disgruntled with manager Rafa Benitez in pre-season training, while the agent of Iker Casillas has questioned the player’s media arrangements and believes the 30-year-old is planning to leave the club.

With all the transfer news have come high expectations around Old Trafford, but are they really back to the level of competing for a Premier League championship after having those hopes dormant for two seasons?

Another player edging closer to the exit door is unsettled winger Angel Di Maria, with Paris St-Germain edging closer to landing the Argentina worldwide.