Manchester United are reportedly prepared to bid £42m in order to sign Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos.
The 30-year-old centre-back has been heavily linked with a move to the Red Devils last summer, but he opted to remain at the Spanish capital.
According to Italian outlet Calciomercato, the 20-time English champions are now ready to splash £42m to land the Spanish international in January transfer window.
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has agreed to a new five year contract with the 10-times European champions, that will keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2020.
The Spain international has ended all speculation about his future move to Manchester United this summer, whose previous deal was due to expire in 2017 and the Old Trafford club were keeping a close eye on his situation at the Bernabeu.
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
Manchester United are the favourites to sign Real Madrid right back Sergio Ramos this summer, ahead of Manchester City, Chelsea and PSG, according to Le 10 Sport.
The 29-year-old, who still has two years left on his contract at the Bernabeu and is reportedly unhappy with contract extension talks with Los Blancos.