The Manchester United

The Manchester United, owned by the Americans Glazer, is a club that does not skimp on expenses. After rejecting the initial offer of 50 million euros, United will make a second offer of 60 million. On its expense sheet last season appeared Di Maria (75 million), Shaw (37.5) or Ander Herrera (36) and in the previous season Mata (44) or Fellaini (32). The Red Devils have become this year the most valuable club in the world ahead of Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, according to Brand Finance, an international consultancy specialized in market research and brand values. "They have Ronaldo of finances, Ed Woodward, vice president of Manchester United," explains David Haigh, CEO of Brand Finance. This summer they have a budget of over 250 million euros for signings (they need to improve the fourth place in the Premier League). The value of their brand is 1,070 million. And the price of Ramos does not seem like a problem. On the contrary, according to The Times, the leaders of Old Trafford want Ramos to publicly announce that he wants to leave to definitively close the deal. They want to feel in some way that Ramos is not using the name of United only to get a better contract with Real Madrid, as Ferdinand suggested a few days ago. The English club has promised him that he would earn 55 million net in the Premier League, spread over five seasons. In other words, his last big contract until 2020, when he will already be 33 years old, while with Madrid it ends in 2017 (at the age of 31).

Neither the English entity nor Sergio Ramos want to associate this transfer with that of De Gea. On the contrary. Ed Woodward is rubbing his hands. Every extra million euros that Madrid asks for Ramos will be reflected in the De Gea deal. Manchester United is very comfortable with this situation. The white club is experiencing a cold war with the two Madrid captains, and Manchester United plays a key role in both cases...