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Real Madrid are looking to tie down two of their biggest stars - to stop them moving to the Premier League.

Spain defender Sergio Ramos wants to join the club’s top pay league after the record signing of Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo’s new deal.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is also ready to give hardman defender Pepe, 30 - who was a target for Manchester City in the summer - a bumper new contract to stay at the Bernabeu for life.

City and Paris Saint Germain will also watch developments on Ramos with Manuel Pellegrini tighten to strengthen his defensive options.

Manchester United are watching Sporting Lisbon’s Portugal under-21 midfielder William Carvalho. The 21-year-old has a £5m buy-out clause and is seen as one for the future.