Manchester United are on red alert after Sergio Ramos admitted his contract talks with Real Madrid have stalled.
The Spain international has been at the Santiago Bernabeu since 2005, racking up 668 appearances and scoring 100 goals.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the lookout for a new long-term partner for Harry Maguire in the heart of his team’s defence.
And United will be buoyed by Ramos’ latest comments about his contractual situation at Madrid.
"I wish I could say something, but everything remains the same," he said.
"All I'm thinking about is coming back and finishing the season in the best possible way. There's no news of my renewal, I wish I could [say something].
"I'm calm and I'm only thinking about playing again and winning a trophy."
"You can't please everyone, but there's one thing you can't erase: everything you've won," he added.
"The only thing that worries me is that they know that I'm a real guy, that I gave my soul for the Madrid badge.
"I've always stood up for myself and I've always told the truth. I'm honest, humble and hard working. It is on the basis of performance that the player should be judged.
"I can play five more years at the highest level. If injuries are not too bad, my mentality will help me."
Solskjaer’s side return to Premier League action against West Ham on Sunday.
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