Man Utd wants Ramos plus Cash for De Gea and other Football Transfers

Manchester United are pushing to sign defender Sergio Ramos, 29, from Real Madrid as part of a deal that will see goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, move to Spain. Rafael Benitez's side want £46.5m for Ramos and would probably expect a fee as well as De Gea in exchange. (Independent)

Defender Ramos wants to leave Real Madrid after the club failed to deny a transfer link with Barcelona presidential candidate Jordi Majo. (AS)
Juan Mata has hinted that United and Spain team-mate De Gea is keen on a summer move to Madrid by saying he just wants his friend "to be happy". (Manchester Evening News)

Liverpool have increased their offer for Real Madrid defensive midfielder Asier Illarramendi, 25 to £16m and the Spanish club could accept. (Marca)

The Reds are monitoring Sevilla's Colombia striker Carlos Bacca, 28, and Venezuela forward Salomon Rondon, 25, of Zenit Saint Petersburg as alternatives to Aston Villa's Christian Benteke, 24. (Liverpool Echo)

West Ham will join Chelsea in the race to sign 27-year-old midfielder Tottenham Mousa Dembele from London rivals Tottenham for £12m. (Sun - subscription required)

The Hammers are confident their improved £14m offer for Dimitri Payet will force through the transfer of the 28-year- old Marseille forward. (Guardian)

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, 33, has agreed personal terms with Premier League rivals Arsenal but the clubs are not close to agreeing a fee. (Sky Sports)

Tottenham winger Andros Townsend, 23, has emerged as a possible summer target for Sunderland. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Raheem Sterling flew home from his holiday in Ibiza in a private jet as Manchester City consider increasing their offer to £50m for the 20-year-old Liverpool winger. (Daily Mail)

Reports in Chile say City are also interested in midfielder Charles Aranguiz. The 26-year-old, who plays for Brazilian club Internacional, said: "It makes me feel good, it makes me proud because I'm doing things right. If it's true, I would very much like to go."

FC Porto striker Jackson Martinez, 28, is waiting for Arsenal to make a move for him after turning down the chance to join AC Milan. (Daily Express)

Ronald Koeman is prepared to break Southampton's transfer record to capture top target Toby Alderweireld. The 26-year-old defender will cost £18m from Atletico Madrid. (Daily Mirror)

Juventus playmaker Andrea Pirlo, 36, will become a team-mate of Frank Lampard's at New York City FC. (Goal.com)

Crystal Palace's board are ready to block Alan Pardew's move for Charlie Austin as they do not want to pay £15m for the 25-year-old QPR striker. (Daily Mirror)

Southampton have joined the race for Austin in an attempt to beat Liverpool and Chelsea to his signature. (Daily Express)

Arsenal forward Joel Campbell is a target for Benfica, while Real Sociedad have bid £6m for the 22-year-old. (Sun -subscription required)

Promoted clubs Bournemouth and Watford are both keen on signing 24-year-old midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim from Olympiakos. (Daily Star)

Defender Luke Garbutt, 22, is set to reject a move to Bournemouth and sign a new five-year contract with Everton. (Liverpool Echo)

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