There are plenty of questions in the air regarding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United. The Portuguese superstar is on the market, but what exactly is his price tag? Should he stay or should he move on? We’ll examine his future at Old Trafford, and we’ll also look at what Anthony Martial’s future is at Manchester United and what Eric Bailly’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu is looking like.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s price tag at Manchester United
Reports in Portugal have claimed that Manchester United are prepared to sell Cristiano Ronaldo for PS13 million – the amount he is reportedly asking for his services. The Portuguese star is keen to leave Old Trafford this summer and join a Champions League club. But United have been unable to attract the desired player during the current transfer window, with the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool strengthening their squads. Nevertheless, Man Utd have endorsed the new manager Erik ten Hag, who has expressed interest in signing the Portuguese star.
The biggest cost for Manchester United will come from Ronaldo’s wages, which are expected to be PS500,000 a week for the next two years. However, the astronomical price tag is dwarfed by the rise in the club’s stock price. Man United’s stock price hit a PS212 million peak on Friday, a significant increase on the previous week. It is still possible for United to get a lower price for the player if they can negotiate a lower transfer fee.
Many Manchester United fans are unhappy with the news that Ronaldo will be leaving the club after just one season. The club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League means Ronaldo may be keen to move on. He also has a contract in place with the club. But he cannot be sold like Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard are. In addition, Ronaldo’s price tag at Manchester United is modest and does not imply a desire to sell the club.
Although United are willing to sell Ronaldo to a Premier League rival, they are waiting to see if concrete offers can be made. If United are willing to sell, they could try to sell him to another Premier League club, such as Chelsea. But Ronaldo himself wants to leave and play in the Champions League and wants to join a European side. There are other potential destinations for Ronaldo as well, but these are the only two Premier League sides who have shown genuine interest in signing him.
Anthony Martial’s interest at Manchester United
If you’ve been following the French winger’s career, you may have noticed that he has not been playing well. That is something he may be keen to change. According to Tom Williams on the Transfer Talk podcast, Manchester United are open to offers for Martial this summer. The Frenchman has scored just one goal for the Red Devils this season and was sent out on loan to Sevilla on January transfer deadline day. Since joining the club, Martial has been ineffective and has struggled to live up to expectations.
At the start of the year, Ralf Rangnick deemed Martial surplus to requirements and loaned him out to Sevilla, where he failed to score a single goal in twelve appearances. The speculation remained that he would be offloaded from Manchester United, but his workrate and goal output has improved under new manager Erik ten Hag. If Martial leaves Manchester United, he may be offered a second chance by the Red Devils.
Amid the speculation, Manchester United are keen to keep Anthony Martial after the forward scored three goals in three games during the club’s pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia. But Erik ten Hag decided to keep Martial before flying to Bangkok, despite rumours of a move. However, the French forward is keen to leave Old Trafford, and his future could now lie in another club.
Despite reports of interest in the Frenchman, the manager has not yet revealed any plans for Anthony Martial’s future. Erik ten Hag is keen on signing one forward this summer, but plans to keep Cristiano Ronaldo. The winger has been linked with various clubs, including Barcelona, and his future at Manchester United remains uncertain. If he signs for Manchester United, he will be a first choice and could be worth £80 million.
Eric Bailly’s future at Santiago Bernabeu
Rumours abound about the Ivorian Defender’s future at Real Madrid. Although Varane’s future is far from certain, the Frenchman’s brother has hinted that the Frenchman may be on his way out. However, with five natural centre-backs at the club, it is unclear whether or not Bailly will be retained. There is also talk about Zinedine Zidane’s interest in Bailly, with sources in Madrid claiming that the Frenchman’s brother has been in contact with Real Madrid officials. However, with the Frenchman’s newfound power at Real Madrid, a potential move for Bailly could be difficult to resist, and he will have to convince his fellow centre-back Raphael Varane to stay.
There is speculation over the future of Raphael Varane at Real Madrid, with Manchester United looking to use Bailly as part of their offer. The Frenchman has been subject to intense scrutiny in recent weeks, and Zinedine Zidane has insisted that he does not want to lose Varane. However, Real Madrid will not agree to sell a player that is more than five years older and one year older than Eric Bailly. It is also unclear if Bailly will have the same opportunities at Manchester United.
The current situation at Manchester United is not good for Bailly, and the manager of Real Madrid is keen to sign another centre-back. A move to Real Madrid could prove to be the best way to bring in a new centre-back, as he is regarded as a crucial part of the team’s defense. Despite this, Bailly’s injury problems have hindered his progress at Manchester.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s interest in a move away from Old Trafford
It seems that a deal to sign the midfielder from Crystal Palace could be in the cards for Manchester United this summer. However, the player has not found regular form since joining from the Eagles in January 2019. His performances under interim manager Ralf Rangnick were less than impressive, and he is now out of favour. In addition, Wan-Bissaka’s attacking output has been questioned at times.
United are prepared to offload Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Although he cost PS50 million to sign in March 2019, the midfielder has struggled to live up to his potential. Wan-Bissaka has never played under Jose Mourinho and has failed to live up to the hype. However, if a deal is made, United are open to a loan deal or permanent move. The likes of Atletico Madrid, Newcastle United, and Crystal Palace are reportedly interested in the midfielder.
However, there is no evidence to suggest that Wan-Bissaka is keen to leave the club, with the Palace hierarchy unlikely to entertain any offer below PS50m. Wan-Bissaka has a contract with the club until 2022 and has not yet submitted a transfer request. While United may be preparing a second bid for Wan-Bissaka, Crystal Palace are unlikely to accept an offer below PS50m.
In a bid to replace the ailing Aaron Wan-Bissaka at Manchester United, the Red Devils are keen to sign a new right-back. But despite being praised for his defensive nous, the left-back has fallen behind Diogo Dalot. This is despite the fact that Wan-Bissaka has played 126 Premier League games for the Red Devils, and has yet to provide an assist.
Juventus’ interest in winger Timber
The latest news on Juventus’ interest in a player is that the club has been approached by a Russian club. The Russian club, CSKA Moscow, is preparing to sell the player after the World Cup, and has raised the price. According to the latest reports, the winger is now valued at EUR35-40m. However, the Italian giants have cooled their interest after meeting Lingard’s representatives.
Juve are desperate to strengthen their midfield, and a move for a winger is not the priority of the club. In fact, the club should be concentrating on signing one or two midfielders in the coming transfer window. While signing a regista should not be their number one priority, selling Rabiot and Arthur would help them raise the cash they need to sign a top midfielder.
Another player who has been linked with a move to Juventus is Antony ten Hag. This Dutch winger has close ties with Juventus and has already spoken to his agent. The Dutch club are willing to pay PS29 million for his services. If he improves, more clubs may also jump in the race to sign the Dutch international. Meanwhile, Juventus’ interest in Philippe Coutinho may have helped the club seal a deal with Freiburg.
While Tottenham and Liverpool have been linked to a move for the winger, it’s unlikely to make a real impact. According to the Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport, Rabiot could go for EUR15 million, or $16 million, which is a significant amount of money. Moreover, the winger could be sold for as little as £13 million if the club is willing to sell him. As for Ramsey, he may even be sold to Juventus as a result of the deal.
