Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov believes the club should consider signing Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid.

The experienced Spain international sees his contract with the Spanish giants expire at the end of the season and a move to the Premier League has been touted.

Manchester City are reportedly interested in adding the experienced defender to their backline.

Now 34, the former Sevilla man is in the twilight years of his career but Berbatov believes he still has a lot to offer.

“I have read the reports about Sergio Ramos and there is a lot of speculation about his future. He could bring a lot of experience and steel to any team,” he told Betfair as cited by Manchester Evening News.

“Although he is 34, he is still a top player and United could do a lot worse. If he is available I can see a lot of teams interested in signing him.

“At his age of course Real Madrid are reluctant to offer him a long contract. Maybe they are arguing about money because it always comes down to money, but both sides should think long and hard about it because the grass isn’t always greener.

“I have no doubts that players would love to join United but January is a tough time to move. Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra and Bruno Fernandes did it, and turned out to be great signings, but the same was not true for others who joined at this time of year.”