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• Manchester United target Sergio Ramos is set to extend his contract at Real Madrid next week.

• Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is refusing to take no for an answer in his pursuit of Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller.
• Former manager Sam Allardyce says West Ham's owners are 'ungrateful'.

• David de Gea has told Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal he does not want to play for the club... for now.

• Mario Balotelli will pocket a six-figure loyalty bonus if Liverpool cannot sell him before the transfer window closes.
• Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been told by FIFA's top medic to leave his player's health to the experts.

• Tottenham forward Roberto Soldado is set to complete a loan move to Villarreal.

• Manchester City are still keeping tabs on £35m-rated Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi.
• Sampdoria have contacted Liverpool to sign Italy international striker Mario Balotelli.
• Manchester City will have to pay £50m to sign Kevin De Bruyne, as he will not force a move from Wolfsburg.
• Arsenal left-back Nacho Monreal is set to sign a new three-year deal at the Emirates.
• Tottenham are ready to offload defender Federico Fazio just one year after signing him.