Rafael Benitez: 'Sergio Ramos isn't joining Manchester United'

Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez has reiterated his intention to keep Manchester United target Sergio Ramos at the club this summer.

The Spain defender has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, with United reportedly seeing several big-money bids knocked back.

Speculation is rife that the Red Devils are preparing to make one last offer for the 29-year-old, whose contract expires in 2017, but Benitez says that he is central to his plans.

"There is a lot of talk about [Ramos's] situation. For me he is an enormous professional," he told reporters.

"He applies himself and does everything that the team and I ask. The president has already commented that he is staying with the club."

United have signed four players this summer - Memphis Depay, Matteo Darmian, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin.