As Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants a move to a Champions League side, he is willing to take a massive pay cut to leave Manchester United. According to the latest reports, Inter Miami CF are interested in signing Ronaldo, while Chelsea are reportedly keen on signing Neymar. But if this move goes through, where will the Portuguese superstar go?
Ronaldo is prepared to take a pay cut to leave Manchester United
It’s no secret that Cristiano Ronaldo is desperate to leave Manchester United this summer, and his agent has already made offers to Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Napoli and Bayern Munich. But, these clubs have yet to match the £60 million a week that Ronaldo is demanding. Now, Jorge Mendes has revealed that Ronaldo is willing to accept a huge pay cut of up to 30% in order to leave Manchester United. According to Mendes, this would still be PS300,000 per week. Ronaldo has been unhappy at United, so this is a move that could solve his contract issues.
It is not obvious why Ronaldo wants to leave, but he does have his reasons. He wants to play for a Champions League contender, and United won’t be in the competition next season. Mendes needed to find another club for Ronaldo. But the player’s motivation is more pressing than his salary. He wants to compete at the highest level and win trophies, and this is not going to be easy. However, he also wants to strengthen the squad.
This news is a bit surprising given the fact that Ronaldo has already rejected two offers from Chelsea. If United accept a huge pay cut, he may want to stay at the club for longer. But, the move would be a short-term one and would need to be accompanied by a short-term contract. However, if United manage to convince Ronaldo to stay, it could be a landmark deal.
Portuguese star is willing to go to a Champions League club
Manchester United are holding firm on Cristiano Ronaldo despite his requests for a transfer. The Portuguese superstar is prepared to take a pay cut to join a Champions League contender. In order to win another European title, Ronaldo is willing to take a substantial pay cut. But the massive pay cut may not be enough to entice the top clubs. Here’s what Mendes says:
Manchester City and Liverpool have been linked with the Portuguese striker. But both clubs are unable to agree on a deal with the former Barcelona favourite. Mendes has held talks with the player’s agent and has promised six new signings. The transfer rumours could prove to be a sham – however, United are still hopeful of striking a deal with Ronaldo.
Despite rumours of a deal with United, the player’s agent is apparently in touch with the club to find a suitable offer for him. According to Mendes, Ronaldo is willing to accept a pay cut of up to PS670,000 per week in order to stay with the club. He has also spoken to his agents about his desire to leave the club. Despite his rumoured desire to leave, United can afford to pay Neymar’s wages. Consequently, Neymar’s arrival at Old Trafford could be the perfect timing for the deal.
Manchester United have a new captain – Anthony Martial. During pre-season, he has scored four goals and will be the captain of the team. Meanwhile, the rumoured transfer could reach EUR23 million after add-ons. With the addition of add-ons, the price for Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United could rise to EUR24 million.
Inter Miami CF are interested in signing Ronaldo
The former Barcelona star has been rumoured to be keen on a move away from Old Trafford this summer, with a move to Chelsea or Roma in his sights. But the Spanish giants are unwilling to sell their star man, despite a rumoured meeting between him and super agent Jorge Mendes. It is said that Ronaldo has opted for a pay cut of up to 30 per cent, which is enough for him to leave. The striker has reportedly made it clear to Mendes that he is happy to accept a reduction in pay to move away from Old Trafford.
Real Madrid have been linked with a move for Ronaldo for several months. However, the Spanish club have played down their interest in signing Ronaldo, and the Portuguese star has previously branded the idea of joining them as ‘problematic’. However, Mendes reveals that the Spanish giants are willing to negotiate with the Portuguese player in a performance-related pay structure. While United boss Erik ten Hag is optimistic that the two sides will reach a settlement, the reality is a bit different.
According to the BBC, the former Portugal international is keen to leave Manchester United this summer and is willing to accept a massive pay cut to join another Champions League challenger. He has already made offers to Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Napoli. Other Champions League clubs, however, aren’t willing to match the player’s wages, and that’s where Mendes’ revelation comes in.
Chelsea are keen on Neymar
Having agreed a PS47.5m fee with Manchester City, Chelsea are interested in signing Brazilian striker Neymar. It is understood that Chelsea are interested in Neymar’s talents, but a move is far from certain. Tuchel has admitted that he would like to keep Neymar, despite the Brazilian’s recent comments that he is open to leaving Paris Saint-Germain. However, the Brazilian has been in contact with Chelsea’s Brazilian defender Thiago Silva over a move to Stamford Bridge.
ESPN has spoken to a source close to Chelsea regarding the transfer rumours, and the reports claim that the Blues are interested in signing the Brazilian. The club are keen to strengthen their attacking options, and have identified both Raheem Sterling and Raphinha as possible replacements. Chelsea are also keen to sign Neymar, who is currently earning PS37 million a season at PSG. His contract has an extension clause, so Chelsea should be cautious in making a move.
The Brazilian has been linked with a move to Chelsea since he revealed his interest in a move to Stamford Bridge. The winger has been linked with Chelsea in recent weeks and is believed to have spoken to the Brazilian on several occasions. However, Thomas Tuchel is not keen on a blockbuster deal. However, the Argentine has been linked with several clubs this season, including Raheem Sterling, Raphinha, and Richarlison. The latest news comes after ESPN reported that the Blues have made initial contact with Neymar’s entourage. The report claims that Chelsea are among the only teams ‘capable’ of signing the Brazilian.
Tottenham and Newcastle are interested in signing Frenkie de Jong
Spurs have made their sixth signing of the summer, whilst Newcastle and Manchester United have also been linked with a move for the Dutch defender. Despite being linked with several top European clubs, Manchester United have opted to sign Ajax star Lisandro Martinez instead. Frenkie de Jong is now being tracked by Tottenham and Newcastle, while Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted he might want to stay in the Premier League. It is worth noting that the Portuguese winger is also a target for Atletico Madrid – who have a history with Real.
According to reports, Manchester United and Barcelona are in talks about De Jong’s future, although this is highly unlikely to happen this summer due to the current situation between the two clubs. Chelsea have been in contact with Barcelona for several weeks, but it looks like the Spanish club have backed off from their demand for the midfielder. However, despite the rumours of Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle are preparing to make a move for De Jong.
Chelsea are also interested in a move for the Dutch international. The Premier League side have not yet completed any deals this transfer window, but they are rumoured to be interested in securing both Christian Eriksen and Frenkie de Jong. Manchester United have already made an offer for Christian Eriksen, who is a free agent following a six-month deal with Brentford.
Manchester United are playing the long game in the transfer market
With less than a month to go until the new season, Manchester United are playing the long game in the summer transfer window. Despite the slew of other high-profile targets, the Red Devils are standing firm on their targets and have a clear philosophy and plan when it comes to player recruitment. Erik ten Hag has said that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale, but United are prepared to take their time and remain patient in order to sign the right players.
While United have denied they are interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo, they have also been linked with several clubs including Sporting Lisbon and Roma. Chelsea have also been linked with the Portuguese superstar. And a recent meeting between Boehly and super-agent Jorge Mendes suggests that they are not in a hurry to sign the Portuguese forward. But, a year on, it is clear that United are playing the long game in the transfer market.
One player who has been linked with the Red Devils is Paulo Dybala. While Inter Milan are interested in Cristiano Ronaldo’s former strike partner, the Red Devils have also shown interest in Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio. The latter is a young and exciting player, but he’s likely to want to sign a long-term deal. That would be a big boost to United’s transfer policy.
