The Ramos-to-United saga finally nears an end

Although you can never fully trust any transfer rumour, it looks like Manchester United's hopes of bagging Sergio Ramos are finally over.

It won't come as much of a surprise to United fans to discover that the Real Madrid defender is set for a contract renewal this week, according to reports in Spain. Suggestions that Ramos might leave for United have angered Madridistas. He is adored by the fans at Real, and who can blame them? Look at the reaction to his stoppage time leveller in last year's Champions League Final... http://youtu.be/cESr9VWpZc0 Cadena COPE radio reckon the new deal will be announced in a ceremony on Thursday.