Tuesday 30 June 2015 19:57, UK
Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United would be signing “one of the top defenders in Europe” if they complete a deal for Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos.
United have made a bid of £28.6m for the 29-year-old centre-back, according to Sky Sports sources, who say he has told Madrid he wants to leave the club and join Louis van Gaal's team.
Ramos has two years left on his contract at Madrid, and reports in the British and Spanish media have strongly linked the defender with a move to Old Trafford in recent weeks.
Former Liverpool defender Carragher has backed United’s pursuit of Ramos and hit back at accusations that the World Cup-winning Spain international is overrated.
In Ramos Man Utd will be signing one of the top defenders in Europe and a leader.
“In Ramos Man Utd will be signing one of the top defenders in Europe and a leader if they can pull the deal off,” Carragher wrote on KICCA.
“There is still a feeling that he's overrated in England which I disagree with. His trophy haul and playing for Real Madrid for so long shows his quality as the pressure to perform for club and country for so long is huge.
“At 29 he should be at his best and physically I think he'll be fine in the Premier League, but he will have to be careful with the referees who I'm sure will be aware of his disciplinary record if he arrives!”
Carragher also had his say on Arsenal’s signing of goalkeeper Petr Cech from Chelsea. The Gunners paid in the region of £10m for the 33-year-old, who has signed a long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium after 11 years with the Blues.
Carragher rates Cech as one of the best 'keepers in the Premier League and insists the Czech Republic international's quality and leadership make him a great signing for Arsenal.
“Cech is still one of the best three goalkeepers in the Premier League and will make a big difference not just in his quality but his presence and leadership, which should have a big effect on those in front of him,” Carragher wrote.
