Transfer rumours and paper review – Thursday, June 25

Here's the top transfer-related stories in Thursday's newspapers... Manchester United have lodged an opening £35million bid for Sergio Ramos and the Real Madrid defender has asked his club to consider it. (Daily Mail) Real Madrid are ready to launch a £21million raid for Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny . (Daily Mirror) Southampton have struck an agreement with Morgan Schneiderlin for the midfielder to leave this summer. The France star has been linked with Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool. (Daily Mail) Southampton have reportedly registered their interest in signing Marseille midfielder Giannelli Imbula as a possible replacement for Morgan Schneiderlin. (Daily Express) Liverpool will step up their bid to land £21.5million Sevilla star Carlos Bacca following their successful swoop for Brazil playmaker Roberto Firmino. (Daily Mirror) But Manchester United are among a host of Premier League clubs that have made enquiries over Bacca. (Daily Telegraph) Chelsea have opened talks with Ramires over a new contract and a deal is expected to be concluded swiftly. (Daily Telegraph) Arsenal will not be rushed into offering Jack Wilshere a new deal — despite interest from Manchester City . (The Sun) Chelsea are facing stiff competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Manchester City for the signing of FC Augsberg star Baba Rahman this summer. (Evening Standard) Steve McClaren is considering a bid for the £4m-rated Derby County centre-half Richard Keogh. The Newcastle United manager would face competition from West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland for the 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international. (The Guardian)