Real Madrid superstar and Manchester United transfer target has been forced into talking about what this summer holds for him. Whilst attending a wedding in Seville, Spain, Ramos was asked by Cuatro how negotiations with United were progressing. His reply was “I am not negotiating with anyone”.
This is a very vague response in terms of what it means for United – it could mean that he has backtracked and is looking to stay at Madrid, or it could mean that Madrid have not given anybody permission to talk to their prized asset as they look to keep hold of him ahead of the upcoming season.
Graham Hunter told Sky Sports that upon United’s bid being received by Real Madrid, Sergio Ramos told Los Blancos that it is his desire to move to Old Trafford and he wants them to accept an offer this summer.
Reports from publications such as The Guardian and Manchester Evening News have recently been stating that Ed Woodward is refusing to sell David De Gea to Real Madrid this summer unless Sergio Ramos comes in the opposite direction – the two clubs could meet in the Champions League and a pairing of Ramos and De Gea could provide impenetrable for van Gaal and co.
With just one week until United embark on their pre-season tour to play the likes of Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, and one month until they kick off the Premier League season at home to Tottenham Hotspur, the Red Devils will want to get as much of their business done in the coming days as possible.
Louis van Gaal is one for balance and to bring signings in late as opposed to bringing them in in time for pre-season fixtures will be of great importance to him, as it should with any manager.
