Did Richard Arnold convince Cristiano Ronaldo to sign for Manchester United? Does Fabio’s call convince the Real Madrid star to reject a move to Arsenal? Or is it the other way around? Read on to discover the truth about this transfer rumour and find out what happened instead. Alternatively, read about Frenkie de Jong, who is a top target for Arsenal this summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s call to Richard Arnold convinces him to sign for Manchester United
If you have watched recent headlines on the transfer market, you’ll have realised that United have been in talks with Cristiano Ronaldo in the past but have been unable to seal a deal. The Portuguese superstar’s call to United CEO Richard Arnold is proof that he is determined to convince the Real Madrid star to sign for the club. United’s previous chief executive, Ed Woodward, has made it clear that he’s not for sale, and he has been adamant that he’ll never let go of the player. The former Juventus defender has been a key player in the club’s recent history, and is believed to be a great fit for the club’s high-pressing system. Other potential destinations for Ronaldo have included Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Napoli.
Although the club’s owners have given the green light for the move, Arnold is said to want Ronaldo to stay. The Portuguese has had a number of meetings with other clubs, including Chelsea and Bayern Munich, but Arnold has insisted that he wants to sign for United. In the past month, Arnold has met with his agent Todd Boehly, who reportedly wants to make sure Ronaldo remains at Old Trafford. In addition to this, the United team’s current manager, Thomas Tuchel, is not believed to be keen on signing the former Real Madrid star. It has been reported that the club’s tour to Asia has not been very successful.
There is no indication that Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Manchester United, but Arnold has been busy in recent days, with the Frenkie De Jong deal ramping up as he arrived in Barcelona. Meanwhile, Arnold is trying to persuade the Portuguese superstar to remain at Manchester United. The deal is important because it could secure the club’s place in the UEFA Champions League next year.
After all, Ronaldo is 35 years old, and has yet to find a permanent home in the Premier League. However, there are plenty of young, talented players vying for Ronaldo’s signature at Old Trafford. In fact, there are as many as six players younger than him – Edinson Cavani, Bruno Fernandes, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka – that are still only 19 years old.
Fabio’s call convinces Ronaldo to reject Arsenal move
It’s been a long time coming, but now the Real Madrid star has rejected a move to Arsenal. After all, there are other offers out there, including Chelsea and Manchester City. However, Ronaldo’s position at Manchester United remains a concern, and he has rejected a move to Arsenal for that very reason. The Portuguese star has made it clear that he’s not interested in moving to the Emirates Stadium, so the club will instead turn to Raphinha.
Arsene Wenger has reportedly called Fabio to ask for PS85 million for a player. It is not clear whether the Real Madrid star is willing to play as a second-string defender behind Kieran Tierney. He may, however, be used in central midfield, where he struggled last season. However, the Premier League is a different story.
The Frenchman has been linked with a number of top clubs this summer, and has rejected a number of moves to France’s top club. Last summer, Manchester United convinced Ronaldo to join them, while Paris Saint-Germain convinced Kylian Mbappe to sign for them. Arsenal were also keen to sign Raphinha, but he turned down both Chelsea and Manchester United, eventually signing with FC Barcelona.
Despite the interest of Barcelona, a transfer to Tottenham may prove to be impossible. However, it is likely that the French club are keen to bring back the old boy, and Tottenham could offer PS30m to secure the striker’s signature. And, of course, Ronaldo is ready to move to Madrid if a suitable offer comes in. So, why is it that he’s open to leaving Manchester United?
Fabio’s call convinces Ronaldo to stay at Old Trafford
The Brazilian international, now the club’s record goalscorer, called his brother Fabio to discuss the possibility of joining Manchester United. The two were also keen on joining Arsenal. But Ronaldo convinced Fabio to join United in February 2007, as Gary Neville was closing in on the end of his career. The call subsequently won Ronaldo a £16 million contract. But why did Ronaldo want to stay at Manchester United?
The Brazilian twins, Rafael and Fabio da Silva, were signed by Manchester United in 2008 and spent just a year at Old Trafford before moving on to other clubs. After a year with the Red Devils, they made 56 and 170 appearances respectively, before making their way to Lyon and Cardiff City. Fabio, who was playing right full-back, explained that Fabio’s call convinced Ronaldo to stay at the club.
Manchester United have a plan to add a few experienced players to their young core. Ronaldo will be vital in this process, as the club’s core group of players is mainly young and inexperienced. Fabio’s call could also convince Ronaldo to stay at Old Trafford, as he was a European sensation in his time at Real Madrid. The Brazilian has already played under Solskjaer at United.
While the Brazilian has denied he wants to leave the club, reports have indicated that he has been considering a move to Sporting CP. Despite reports to the contrary, Ronaldo is uneasy at Old Trafford after just one season. The former Barcelona star has been pushing for a Champions League club. However, Atletico Madrid have said that signing Ronaldo is not economically viable, especially as the club struggles to offload unwanted players.
Manchester United believe that they can convince Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Old Trafford. If Ronaldo had not scored at all last season, Manchester United would be far worse off. However, the Portuguese star is growing frustrated with the lack of transfer activity. The club has yet to make a bid for his services. With Manchester United in a desperate state of disarray, the Portuguese superstar will be free to join the Champions League in the summer.
Frenkie de Jong is top summer target for Arsenal
Arsene Wenger is ready to make a big summer move for a midfielder and the Dutch international is among the Premier League’s top targets. Barcelona are keen to keep de Jong, who has a strong pedigree, in Spain, but as their finances have become increasingly problematic, they may be forced to let him go. Club president Juan Laporta said that there were always talks about Barca players on the open market.
Josef Martinez has been linked with a move to Arsenal this summer. He has reportedly rejected a bid from Arsenal and is training with Ajax. However, Arsenal are confident of securing Martinez for a cut-price fee. Martinez has been in the Premier League for only one season and has already scored seven goals and provided eight assists. If Arsenal manage to sign him, they will spend at least EUR50m on the player. The club had previously made a bid of EUR40m for the midfielder, but their bid was rejected.
It is believed that De Jong’s contract runs out in 2023, making him a hot property in the Premier League. De Jong’s excellent technique and willingness to use it to his team-mates have made him a highly desirable target for Arsenal. Unfortunately, his lack of progression at the club has come at a time when Arsenal have lost a significant number of key players. While they were a perennial title contender during the early years of Wenger’s reign, they fell behind their rivals in the latter years. Hence, they were forced to settle for top-four finishes. In the last three seasons, Arsenal have failed to reach that goal and are no longer a regular in the UEFA Champions League.
Tottenham are also interested in the Dutch midfielder, but the club’s new manager is keen on a reunion with Van Gaal. With a new manager in place, United may move on to other targets. Ruben Neves has long been linked with United, and Wolves have stated that they would ask for PS100 million for the defender. Arsenal have also been linked with Youri Tielemans.
