Sergio Ramos 'turned down' Manchester United transfer offer and other rumours
Sergio Ramos 'turned down' an offer from Manchester United before re-signing for Sevilla this summer.
That's according to reports from The Sun after the 37-year-old completed a sensational return to his former club. Ramos became a free agent when leaving PSG this summer and several top clubs were mooted with interest in the iconic centre-back.
Capped a record 180 times by the Spain national team, Ramos has won the lot for club and country since he made his way with Sevilla and progressed through their academy system. However, as per the article mentioned, he was subject to "an approach" from United that could have seen him play in the Premier League.
The Sun claims Ramos was offered £73,000-per-week to sign a one-season deal at the club. Of course, the player enjoyed success alongside Raphael Varane and Casemiro at Real.
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However, he is claimed to have instantly rejected the chance of a reunion with Varane and Casemiro as he also rebuffed advances from the Saudi Pro League. United eventually made their move to add cover at centre-back by tying down Jonny Evans to a season-long contract.
Elsewhere, United target Edmond Tapsoba has signed a contract extension with Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen to seemingly ward off interest in his signature. Tapsoba, 24, was one of the players on United's radar as they searched for a replacement for Harry Maguire when his move to West Ham looked to be on.
United accepted a bid worth £30million for Maguire this summer, but the England defender instead opted to stay put. Tottenham were also thought to
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