Manchester United could be in the market for a centre-back in 2026 and astonishing rumours linked the Red Devils with a move for Sergio Ramos.
As things stand, Harry Maguire’s contract is expiring, and his exit would leave Manchester United short of options at the back.
Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 system relies on defensive depth, and in recent matches United have been forced to field makeshift defensive lines after injuries to Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt.
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A centre-back could arrive in 2026 to bolster Amorim’s options, and bizarre reports from Spain linked the Red Devils with Spanish legend Sergio Ramos.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has now commented on those rumours.
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Fabrizio Romano clears up Sergio Ramos to Man United
At 39 years old, Ramos is hardly a long-term signing for United.
Under Ineos, United have preferred to sign younger players who fit into the long-term project at Old Trafford. Signing Ramos would go against that strategy.
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Speaking via GiveMeSport, Romano was asked about Ramos being linked with United and his answer was clear:
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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano cleared up rumours about Sergio Ramos being linked to Manchester United…
Fabrizio Romano comments on Sergio Ramos to Manchester United rumours.
Fabrizio Romano comments on Sergio Ramos to Manchester United rumours.
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“I’m not aware of any contact between Sergio Ramos and Man United now.”
If any United fans were growing hopeful of seeing the four-time Champions League winner and World Cup winner at Old Trafford, they might want to temper their expectations.
Man United nearly signed Sergio Ramos in 2021
This certainly isn’t the first time Ramos has been linked with a move to Manchester.
United were linked with Ramos in 2021 before he eventually chose to join French giants Paris Saint-Germain.
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Years before that, reports claimed United bid for Ramos in 2015, but he instead chose to renew his Real Madrid contract.
Just a year after United missed out on Ramos, the Red Devils returned to Madrid to raid them for Casemiro, who played alongside Ramos in their three-peat Champions League side.
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