Sergio Ramos latest: Manchester United braced for blow as Real Madrid make preparations for contract announcement, David De Gea in limbo

Manchester United were on Monday night facing an uphill struggle in their battle to secure Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid, with the 29-year-old defender thought to be tempted by a new deal at the Bernabeu in which bonuses would take him to the annual €10m (£7.1m) he has been demanding.