Two of England's biggest clubs continue to ambitiously pursue talent in the Spanish capital, but it will be to no avail. Both Manchester United and Arsenal will have to look elsewhere for reinforcements, much like Madrid did in signing Kiko Casilla from Espanyol.
Below are all the latest transfer rumors surrounding Real Madrid.
Sergio Ramos
"Take it, or leave it."
According to Fox Sports, that's the message Manchester United will send to Real Madrid when the club makes a final offer for Sergio Ramos. Per the report, an ambitious $65 million will be submitted, having seen bids of $43 million and $48 million rejected.
Unfortunately for United, it will only yield the same result.
"In terms of Sergio Ramos, there's a lot of talk about his situation," Benítez told reporters in Melbourne (via The Guardian). "For me, he is an enormous professional. In person, he applies himself, he does everything that the team and I ask of him. The president has already commented that he is staying with the club."
"I have spoken to Sergio at length in the summer about his ideas, about his future. I see Sergio as an integral part of our team. He's a winner and that's what we need in our team."
Karim Benzema
The same message can be sent to Arsenal in regard to Karim Benzema. According to Sky Sports' Spanish football pundit Gerry Armstrong (via Metro), the Gunners have no chance of signing the French international.
"Arsenal have absolutely no chance of signing Benzema because Real Madrid will not break up their fantastic front three [Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale]," Armstrong wrote. "I've seen reports that Arsenal have offered £40 Million for him. It's a lot of money, but I have heard he's going nowhere."
Kiko Casilla
At least one rumor finally came to fruition on Friday.
Madrid and Espanyol agreed to the transfer of Kiko Casilla, subject to a necessary medical examination. The undisclosed deal is reportedly for five years.
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