Cristiano Ronaldo told he's stuck at Man Utd even if he wants transfer exit this summer
MANCHESTER UNITED may not have many takers for Cristiano Ronaldo even if they are keen to offload this summer.
Going by the Dutchman's early words as Man Utd boss, keeping Ronaldo at Old Trafford will not be done through gritted teeth. Ten Hag referred to him as 'a giant', adding that he has been an important player that can produce great stats since returning to the club.
But the Red Devils have been heavily linked with Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, whose arrival would surely put Ronaldo's starting spot in jeopardy. Liverpool are seemingly in pole position to land the 22-year-old regardless, but the intent seems to be there, and Ronaldo may be stuck in Manchester even if he is effectively dropped down the pecking order.
"For sure he is going to stay at Manchester United because nobody will pay for Cristiano Ronaldo," Sepulveda told Sky Sports. "I'm not saying he's not worth the money, but the thing is, when you look at the possibilities, which team could Ronaldo play for if it's not Man Utd?
"I'm 100 per cent sure that, after his return to Man Utd, he will never play for another English team. Elsewhere you have Real Madrid, and I don't think Florentino Perez wants a Ronaldo return. You look at PSG with another coach and another sporting director, I don't really think they will sign Ronaldo as part of their new project."
As such, United could be left with a mightily expensive bench-warmer given that Ronaldo's two-year contract supposedly lands him around £500,000-a-week. The Red Devils are reportedly set to call a meeting with Nunez's agent, Jorge Mendes, in an effort to hijack Liverpool's deal, but even if they miss out there are still other targets that could see Ronaldo relegated to a back-up option.
