Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez is set for talks this week with Sergio Ramos over his plans to join Manchester United.

The Mail on Sunday says Benitez will speak to Ramos this week and attempt to convince the centre half to stay put. Ramos, the subject of a £30m bid from United, has been on holiday in the USA and Real Madrid president Florentino Perez promised to speak to him on his return, although Ramos' representatives insist the player wants to leave.

Benitez does not want to lose Ramos and the hope at Real Madrid is that the new manager can smooth over the impasse between the president and the defender.