Man United boost as Valencia line up Nicolas Otamendi replacement

Legal and tax documents which confirm a transfer is on the cards have even been seen by journalist Nacho Cotino who works for the TV station say reports.

However, after pre-season talks with Perez, in China, Sergio Ramos is convinced that his future lies at Real Madrid and has decided to reject United’s advances.

Both Manchester clubs are believed to be in the market for new central defenders before the end of the transfer window.

Manchester United had not been linked to Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi for a while [he enrolled his children in a local school for another year, for God’s sake] but all that changed this afternoon.

Speaking ahead of United’s encounter with Aston Villa, Van Gaal refused to be drawn on a transfer for Otamendi or any other player.

City reportedly made a £47m bid for the Belgium worldwide and former Chelsea midfielder on Monday.

Manchester City are monitoring Pedro’s situation at Barcelona, according to the Daily Mail. The likelihood is Jasper Cillessen would replace David de Gea, though Hugo Lloris might tempt United if he regains his fitness in time.

Old Trafford bosses appear ready to trigger his £35m release clause after Valencia refused to negotiate a deal. 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.