Reports have emerged that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United and his Agent Jorge Mendes is trying to persuade him to stay. Man United are also interested in Inter Milan defender Bastoni and Denmark international Christian Eriksen. But will Ronaldo stay at the Old Trafford club? There are many reasons why a player should stay at a club and the recent news about Cristiano Ronaldo has only reinforced this idea.
Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Manchester United
The Portuguese international has reportedly told Manchester United that he wants to leave the club if a more lucrative offer is made to him. While he remains under contract until 2022, Ronaldo has already made it clear that he is keen to move to a team in the Champions League. He is keen on competing for trophies and achieving the best level of play. The shrewd transfer tycoon wants to strengthen the team and play in the Champions League.
Although Ronaldo is a coveted player, he isn’t an obvious target for a sale at this stage. It is believed that the Portuguese has a great sense of timing and wants to play for a Champions League side. With United unlikely to be in the competition next season, he wants to find a club in the Champions League that can give him the opportunity to fulfil his ambitions.
However, Manchester United have been clear that Ronaldo is not for sale at this stage. United have indicated that they have no plans to sell Ronaldo, despite the fact that he has an option to leave this summer. The Portuguese has a contract expiring next year and the club has a basic agreement in place with Barcelona for his services. Despite this, Manchester United will still have a hard time keeping Ronaldo.
However, the Portuguese isn’t the only player who wants to leave Manchester United. In fact, Manchester United’s new manager, Erik ten Hag, has hinted that he would welcome the opportunity to work with the Portuguese striker. The club’s summer transfer budget would increase significantly with the departure of Ronaldo. As a result, it would be wise for United to make a move for the star player to secure a better future.
It has been speculated that the Portuguese star is seeking to move on and may soon return to Italy. Bayern Munich are in the market for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski, so the German club is interested in signing Ronaldo for their team. While it is unlikely to be an easy deal for Ronaldo, he will still be a highly sought after player and will continue to be a coveted asset.
Agent Jorge Mendes trying to persuade the player
Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mende has a strong connection to the Portuguese powerhouses and is a key figure in the appointment of Jose Mourinho at Chelsea. Mendes has also been involved in the transfer of numerous Portuguese players to the Blues, mainly through his GestiFute agency. However, there are some criticisms about Mendes, including allegations of moving in on his clients without going through the proper channels and imposing third-party ownership on players.
The agent met with new Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly and is believed to be intrigued by Ronaldo’s appeal to global football. But it is unlikely that these factors will stand in the way of a transfer. Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel would also need to approve the transfer. However, a move to a Premier League rival is unlikely to occur.
Juventus have been linked with a move for Ronaldo for several months, and Mendes has been trying to persuade the player to move to another club. Juventus, however, have withdrawn from the deal because of the Brazilian’s wage demands. According to Mendes, Ronaldo would have to accept a 30% pay cut to move to Atletico Madrid.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid’s links to Ronaldo are baffling on the economic and sporting front. But Jorge Mendes remains optimistic about Ronaldo’s future at the club. Mendes has suggested selling some of their high-earners to make room for him. Other suggestions include Antoine Griezmann and Saul. And if Ronaldo does not move to Spain, then at least he will stay at United.
Juventus’ offer of PS500,000-a-week seems a reasonable price. But is it the right decision? It’s not clear, but the player and his agent have been negotiating with several sides. Manchester City’s representatives have been in discussions with Napoli and Chelsea, while PSG have made their deal with a player who is half his age. That’s enough to make City’s manager think twice.
Inter Milan defender Bastoni is a target for United
Reports have emerged that Manchester United are interested in signing highly-rated Inter Milan defender Bastoni. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to Chelsea, but a number of European sides are also interested. Inter are reluctant to sell him, so they are asking for PS54million for him. The Italian defender is well-established in Milan and has a long-term contract. Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea have also been linked with him.
It is understood that Manchester United are keen on Bastoni, although the agent has publicly declared that his client is happy to stay at Inter. Manchester United are looking to replace the departure of Eric Bailly, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Raphael Varane. Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are also interested in signing the Italian defender. It is difficult to predict the future of Manchester United, but Bastoni has been a key fixture at Inter over the last two seasons. Inter won the Scudetto in 2020/21 and finished runners-up this season.
Man United have been linked with a move for Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni in the past 24 hours. The Italian international has been in excellent form since joining Inter from Atalanta and has been a mainstay of the side. Tottenham, meanwhile, have been linked with Bastoni too. If the Italian is keen on joining the Premier League, he could join Manchester United for PS51m.
The Italian defender is still playing for Inter but is unlikely to feature against England in UEFA Nations League on June 11. He is also the most expensive centre-back option available at the moment. Inter are asking for PS51 million for Bastoni, which is more than Pau Torres of Villarreal. Jurrien Timber from Ajax would cost PS30-40 million and Lisandro Martinez could cost up to PS25 million.
Tottenham Hotspur are also interested in Bastoni, and they have a point to gain from Norwich City on Sunday. With the Premier League season fast approaching, Tottenham are on the lookout for a new central defender. In addition to a centre-back, Spurs have also announced the arrival of free-agent England goalkeeper Fraser Forster. If Manchester United fail to get Lukaku and Bastoni, the club will surely move on to a new centre-back.
Christian Eriksen is a target for United
Christian Eriksen is a free agent after his contract with Brentford expires at the end of this month. The Norwegian defender is said to have been considering several options and has made it clear he would like to stay in the English Premier League. Brentford have also made offers to Christian Eriksen, but he is keen to remain in west London.
Meanwhile, the rumours about Ronaldo’s future in England are starting to become a reality. The Portuguese international has been meeting with United officials to discuss possible moves. The club has been linked with Antony, a player with Ajax. Manchester United also have been linked with Brennan Johnson, a striker who played for Nottingham Forest last season. He scored 18 goals and added ten assists for the Reds.
Cristiano Ronaldo and former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson were also photographed at Carrington training ground on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes arrived for a meeting with United manager Erik ten Hag. As usual, the rumours surrounding Cristiano’s future also commanded attention. After all, who knows if Ronaldo will turn up for the first pre-season game against Brighton?
Ajax midfielder De Jong is another player on the radar of United. United have also been linked with former Ajax star Erik ten Hag, who worked with De Jong at Ajax. During his time at Ajax, De Jong was sold to Barcelona, but Erik ten Hag was at Ajax before selling him.
Christian Eriksen is one of the top targets for Manchester United. Despite his recent cardiac arrest, the Norwegian is still in a position to join United. The Danish international will help United’s midfield after Cristiano Ronaldo suffers a heart attack during their Euro 2020 game against Finland. He could also join Manchester United in the form of Frenkie de Jong, who scored 21 goals for Porto last season.
The Norwegian has a long list of potential suitors. The Dutch giants have already made a move for him, but his agent has said he is not keen on leaving. He is also interested in signing Hoffenheim left-back David Raum, who impressed with three goals in the Bundesliga last season. The two sides are in negotiations over a EUR35 million deal, and the deal could be worth up to $37 million.
