Louis van Gaal is believed to be satisfied with the likes of Chris Smalling, Daley Blind, Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo as his centre-back options, while Jonny Evans, Tyler Blackett and Paddy McNair could also be called upon if needed.
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But having asked to leave the club for United in June, Ramos is now ready to sign a new five-year deal at the Santiago Bernabeu.
A Spanish TV station reported on Thursday that it has seen legal documents confirming that the transfer is about to take place.
Manchester City want to beat Manchester United to £35million-rated defender Nicolas Otamendi, once they land Kevin De Bruyne.
The 27-year-old has developed into one of the best central defenders in Spain following his move to Valencia from Porto in January 2014 and I think he’d end up being an excellent signing if United could pull it off. “I can’t wait for the transfer window to close in order to know which players in can count on”.
Manchester United have also stood firm and are not willing to cave in for the De Gea saga.
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United’s interest in Pedro is well known following the sale of Angel Di Maria but, despite the forward making it clear he would be open to a move to Old Trafford, a deal has still not been completed. The publication reports that United are prepared to double the 25-year-old’s current salary, however, unsurprisingly, the story concludes by stating that Muller wants to remain at the club he has been at for 15 years.
