Manchester United have reportedly raised an improved bid in an attempt to sign Real Madrid superstar Sergio Ramos, according to The Express.
Louis van Gaal makes improved £49.6m bid to bring Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos to Man Utd http://t.co/u5aYxbMgLt #MUFC pic.twitter.com/f9QxUZoNHG
As the summer transfer window rumour mill slowly kicks into life like a theme park attraction juddering into action after a period of inactivity, much of the talk surrounds the fates of two players tipped to travel in opposite directions: David De Gea and Gareth Bale.
The speculation that De Gea has already told United chiefs that he wants to return to his homeland with the Spanish giants refuses to go away. And after a tough end to the season in which he was roundly booed by his own supporters, it is rumoured that Bale is ready to call time on his Spanish expedition to return to England with Manchester United in a swap deal.
Manchester United players took to social media after the club’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday evening.
The Red Devils kept up their bid for Champions League qualification next season, with this win the club moves seven points clear of fifth-placed Liverpool, who face Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has signed a new long-term contract, which will keep him at the club until June 2019, the Premier League club have confirmed.
The 25-year-old England international, whose previous deal was due to expire in 2016 has been rewarded with a new contract for his improved form this season, scoring four goals – better than any other United defender.
Manchester United have been linked with Real Madrid’s Raphael Varane in recent months in a view to strengthen up their defence when the transfer window reopens in summer, according to The Express.
The French international is considered as one of the most promising defenders in Europe, who showed his stunning display in the Champions League Quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.