Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is keen to set up a swap involving Sergio Ramos for Inter Milan fullback Douglas Maicon.
Mourinho is eager to again work with Maicon and is willing to sacrifice Ramos to make the move happen.
Ramos is considering his future at Real and is demanding a major pay-rise to stay in Madrid.
Mourinho hopes to take advantage of the situation by offering the Spain international to Inter in a swap for Maicon.
Much may depend on Inter's next coach.
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