Press reports revealed that the Saudi Al-Ittihad Jeddah is close to signing veteran Spanish defender Sergio Ramos in a free transfer during the current summer Mercato. According to the Qatari "Al Kass Sports Channel" Sergio Ramos, former Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos is nearing a move to Ittihad Jeddah after his transfer to Beşiktaş collapsed. The report indicated that the Saudi club halted negotiations with the Brazilian Palmeiras defender, Gustavo Gomez after the former Real Madrid captain agreed to join the Tigers. Ramos, 37, has played the last two seasons with French club Paris Saint-Germain.