Sergio Ramos back in Real Madrid training despite interest from Manchester United 

  • Manchester United target Sergio Ramos has returned to pre-season training with his Real Madrid team-mates
  • United have identified defensive signings as a top priority this summer after they conceded 37 goals in the Premier League last term
  • Madrid are interested in signing United's goalkeeper David de Gea and there has been speculation regarding a part-exchange with Ramos
  • Ramos is thought to be open to a move away from Madrid, having grown dissatisfied with his contract 

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos might be a transfer target for Manchester United, but the 29-year-old does not seem to be losing any focus and turned up for pre-season training with his club as expected on Saturday.

With United leaking 37 goals in the Premier League last term, they have made defensive reinforcements one of their top priorities this summer and Spain international Ramos fits the bill perfectly.  

Madrid are interested in signing United's goalkeeper David de Gea and there has been plenty of speculation that Ramos could be in line for some sort of part-exchange deal as a makeweight.  

Manchester United target Sergio Ramos (right) returned to training with his Madrid team-mates this weekend

Manchester United target Sergio Ramos (right) returns to training with his Real Madrid team-mates 

Jese Rodriguez (left) prepares to challenge Martin Odegaard (right) during Madrid's training session 

Jese Rodriguez (left) prepares to challenge Martin Odegaard (right) during Madrid's training session 

Los Blancos' Lucas Vazquez (left) plays a pass ahead of team-mate Carlos Lazo (right) in training  

Los Blancos' Lucas Vazquez (left) plays a pass ahead of team-mate Carlos Lazo (right) in training  

Nacho Fernandez (centre, left) clears the ball ahead of Asier Illarramendi (centre, right) in training 

Nacho Fernandez (centre, left) clears the ball ahead of Asier Illarramendi (centre, right) in training 

But the idea that United could sign Ramos without losing De Gea looks unlikely, as Madrid have already rejected an initial £23.8million bid from the Old Trafford side.

Ramos, who joined Madrid from Sevilla in 2005 and has since gone on to be a key player in the first-team picture, winning multiple trophies, is actually quite open to a move away.  

He has grown disillusioned with life at the Santiago Bernabeu and is upset that his current salary does not, to his mind at least, reflect the contributions he has made to Madrid's successes. 

Still, that Ramos has turned up dutifully to pre-season training in spite of these feelings he has, should go some way towards diminishing his hothead reputation. 

 Bale (right) prepares to play a pass during pre-season training with Madrid 

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale (right) has vowed to rediscover his best form next season 

New Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez (centre) leads his players in a training session on Saturday 

New Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez (centre) leads his players in a training session on Saturday 

Ramos was joined in training by Welshman Gareth Bale, who became the world's most expensive player when he signed for Madrid from Tottenham for £86m in 2013. 

Bale struggled for form last season and came under intense scrutiny from sections of Madrid's fans. However, he has vowed to come back stronger in the next campaign.   

Meanwhile, Placido Domingo the opera singer and die-hard Los Blancos fan, made a brief appearance at the Valdebebas complex to meet the squad.   

Opera singer and Real Madrid fan Placido Domingo (left) made a visit to the Real squad's training session

Opera singer and Real Madrid fan Placido Domingo (left) makes a visit to the Real squad's training session

Domingo (left) chats with Bale (centre) during the session at the Valdebebas complex on Saturday 

Domingo (left) chats with Bale (centre) during the session at the Valdebebas complex on Saturday 

Isco (right) shields the ball as Denis Cheryshev (left) comes in for the tackle during a training session  

Isco (right) shields the ball as Denis Cheryshev (left) comes in for the tackle during a training session  

Isco (left) takes on Cheryshev (right) as Real Madrid continue their pre-season preparations  

Isco (left) takes on Cheryshev (right) as Real Madrid continue their pre-season preparations  

 

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