The new United manager is said to have made Real Madrid target Frenkie de Jong a top priority. It has also been reported that Ronaldo wants Champions League football and is willing to give up a third of his current salary to leave the club. While the situation is far from being resolved, it will certainly help the team in the coming season. The meeting between the new manager and Ronaldo is likely to shed some light on the situation.
Cristiano Ronaldo to hold private talks with Erik ten Hag
Erik ten Hag has confirmed that he will meet with Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal international returned for private talks with the club. Reports in Thailand suggested that the former Real Madrid star had been planning to leave the club, but that has since been ruled out. The Portuguese has repeatedly made it clear that he wishes to leave. He has been vocal about his displeasure with the club’s progress and wants to play in the Champions League this season. Manchester United, however, have said that they do not wish to sell Ronaldo and that he counts on him to be part of the squad in the future.
The club is reportedly keen to reach an understanding with the Portuguese striker, according to Mail Online. As a result, they have agreed to meet in private and work out a mutually beneficial deal. The United squad is expected to fly out on Friday to begin their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia. Ten Hag has also been speaking with all players and had hoped to include the Portuguese star in his strikeforce.
While Ten Hag is hoping to get more playing time, he is also worried about Ronaldo’s health. However, if the Portuguese striker does get back on his feet, his team may face a selection problem. With young forwards like Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial impressing during pre-season, the club may find it difficult to choose between the three.
Real Madrid target Frenkie de Jong is top target for new United manager
After a season-long struggle with Barcelona, Dutch international Frenkie de Jong is a potential target for Manchester United, according to reports. However, Barcelona are under extreme financial pressure and must sell before they can buy this summer. The new United manager, Erik ten Hag, is keen to sign the player for PS360,000 a week, so the club is confident of agreeing a fee with Barcelona.
The Dutch club are keen to get rid of the 37-year-old, who left Lazio at the end of his contract in 2022. However, their first offer has been rejected by the club, who are planning to make another bid for the forward. In addition, United have identified Lazio midfielder Sergei Milenkovic-Savic as an alternative.
Man United are set to pay €86m for the Dutch defender, but this deal is highly complicated. The two sides are yet to agree on personal terms. Earlier, the clubs agreed on a PS72 million fee. However, it is unclear whether the deal will actually go through. After all, the transfer deal between Man United and Barcelona is still subject to personal terms. In the meantime, the two clubs will continue to negotiate.
During the summer of 2017, Jose Mourinho targeted Griezmann as his No.1 summer transfer target. He even teased that there was a 60 percent chance of a deal. However, Griezmann chose to stay at Atletico Madrid after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld Atletico’s year-long transfer ban. Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho was frustrated with Antony Martial’s performances and wanted to sign Perisic from Inter Milan. Then, he was unable to do so because Martial was a better fit.
Ronaldo wants Champions League football
A five-time Ballon d’Or winner is said to be keen to join a club that can challenge for European trophies, including the Champions League. United finished sixth in the Premier League last season, so Ronaldo will not have any Champions League football next season. While United will be in the UEFA Cup next season, Ronaldo’s desire to play in Europe’s big five is understandable.
The Portuguese star has informed Manchester United of his desire to leave this summer. He feels that United cannot afford to lose him and cannot afford to spend money on a top-class replacement. Nunez was United’s number-one target this summer, but the Spanish striker was not priced reasonably enough for the club. Ronaldo is also concerned about the fact that the club has failed to make any improvements to their squad during this summer’s transfer window. Despite the lack of reinforcements, United have already lost 13 players and not a single player has come in.
While United are keen to keep Ronaldo, a deal that can secure him Champions League football would be beneficial to both parties. Ronaldo has a year remaining on his contract and is expected to remain at the club, although they accept that keeping him against his will would be detrimental to the new manager. However, United are also open to an offer from Chelsea or Bayern Munich for the Portugal international. The rumoured move is based on speculation that the player has not spoken with Ten Hag about his future.
A potential deal between Ronaldo and United has become more complicated than first thought. Manchester United would not sell the superstar to a domestic rival, but they would do so to avoid a difficult snub. The rumours are that Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Napoli are the favourites to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. But United are unable to sell to one of their rivals, which is a major reason why Ronaldo is so keen on a move to the Old Trafford club.
Ronaldo is willing to sacrifice a third of his salary to leave Man Utd
A third of Cristiano Ronaldo’s current salary could be enough to tempt him away from Manchester United, according to reports. The Portugal international is not willing to remain at Old Trafford after the current contract runs out in 2023. However, his agent has indicated that he is willing to take a 30% pay cut in exchange for a move away from the club. While the transfer could be a risky one, there is no certainty that Ronaldo will stay at Man Utd after that.
The former Manchester United midfielder has requested to leave the club this summer. United cannot afford to lose Ronaldo without signing a top-class replacement. They have been linked with Nunez, but the Colombian’s transfer fee was too high. Ronaldo doesn’t believe that the club can mount a title challenge this season. Instead, he feels that they will finish outside of the top four this season.
Manchester United aren’t selling Cristiano, but they won’t stand in the way of a reasonable bid. While the Portuguese international has been absent from pre-season training for four days, he has been busy completing his sponsorship and social media profiles, and selling his influence to new markets. He even met with new owner Todd Boelly, a Chelsea co-owner.
In recent months, it has become clear that the Portuguese star has grown tired of his current situation at Manchester United and wants to move on to a new club. The club’s inability to match other clubs’ fee has led to speculation that other clubs have already lined up a potential buyer. In the meantime, Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has made it clear that his client is willing to leave the club and pursue a move to a new club.
Ronaldo’s injury poses a headache for ten Hag
The Portugal star has been struggling with an injury in recent months, but returned to form against Tottenham Hotspur to score a hat-trick. Ten Hag has been worried about his striker’s availability, but he’s confident the club’s attacking options will be able to cope without him. Ten Hag is focusing on getting his teammates fit and ready for pre-season games, and the first game of the season is against Brighton.
With Ronaldo’s injury, Ten Hag faces a dilemma: whether to buy another striker or leave him at the end of the season. The Portuguese star is expected to be back at the Carrington training ground on July 4, but has yet to turn up. He cites family reasons as his excuse. But his absence is more than just a temporary setback. In the long term, Manchester United will need to find a new identity without the Portuguese star.
It’s hard to tell whether United will keep Ronaldo, especially given the amount of money he earns for the club. There are some pros and cons to each option. For example, the former Real Madrid star is more likely to stay at Manchester United if the club qualify for the Champions League. But his lack of cohesiveness and mobility have been an issue for United under Solskjaer, and he doesn’t press as much as Rangnick.
The Portugal international is currently out of the pre-season tour and isn’t likely to be back at United this year. Despite the fact that he’s not in training, he has reportedly told United that he wants to leave the club this summer. After all, his injury is one of the biggest problems the club is facing at the moment. So Erik ten Hag’s job is to find a replacement for Cristiano.
