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With Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos having confirmed that he will be leaving the Bernabeu at...

The Belgian newspaper says the offer proposed was €14m (£12m) up front, with another €3m (£2.6m) in performance-related bonuses.

Arsenal have also been mentioned as a potential destination for Kounde, but their lack of European football is likely to hinder them, and they are already locked in talks about signing an alternative in Brighton’s Ben White.

Atletico, in particular, are reportedly adamant they will not sell Gimenez for below his release clause, which is likely to make the Uruguayan international an unrealistic purchase.

However, United are now the likeliest to make a formal offer for the 22-year-old, although Sevilla are thought to be reluctant to let him leave.

Kounde believes that if Raphael Varane does leave the Bernabeu, along with Sergio Ramos, there would be a space for him in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting eleven.

Sevilla defender Jules Kounde put in a standout display despite his side losing 2-1 to Bayern...

Chelsea are said to be the frontrunners for Kounde at the moment, although they are having some difficulty in finding a formula that will satisfy Sevilla.