According to reports from The Independent, Real Madrid duo Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos have handed in shock transfer requests – triggering interest from Manchester United.
The shocking story first broke on TV show El Chiringuito last night and has since been picked up by several Spanish publications such as Sport, who claim the wantaway pair held separate meetings with president Florentino Perez following a 1-0 defeat to Atletico in Saturday’s installment of the Madrid derby.
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It is claimed both players, who lifted the Champions League title together in 2014, have requested to leave the Bernabeu at the end of the season and The Independent speculate the news has alerted the attention of Manchester United.
The Red Devils were chasing Ramos, a 2010 World Cup winner with Spain and current club captain at Real, last summer until he signed a contract extension, whilst Ronaldo has often hinted at a return to his former club since leaving Old Trafford in 2009.