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Rob DawsonReporter
Manchester United said Cristiano Ronaldo he’s not available for transfer this summer though Portugal Sources have revealed to ESPN that representatives of the front assess interest from some of Europe’s top clubs.
Ronaldo has been linked with the move Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain But sources close to United insist they “want and expect” the 37-year-old to stay at the club next season.
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He has a year left on his contract at Old Trafford with the option of another season. Ronaldo scored 24 goals in all competitions last season but could not prevent United from missing out on a Champions League spot after finishing sixth in the Premier League.
Sources have told ESPN that Ronaldo is keen to spend the rest of his career playing in the Champions League and cast doubt on United’s ambitions after failing to sign a contract this summer.
However, new coach Erik ten Hag, who will lead the first day of pre-season training at Carrington on Monday, is considering having Ronaldo in his squad next season.
Sources have told ESPN that Ten Hag and director of football John Murtough have shifted their transfer focus from a forward to a more versatile forward after missing out. Darwin Nunezwho participated? Liverpool are from Benfica.
Ajax winger Antony As one of the targets, but although the Brazilian is keen to join, Ajax’s €80 million valuation is proving problematic.
United’s priority this summer remains to sign a central midfielder with talks progressing with Barcelona more than one step for Frenkie de Jong.
Sources have told ESPN there is confidence on both sides that a deal is close and there is hope De Jong could still be part of the team that will leave for a tour. Thailand and Australia on July 8th.
United are also expecting a decision from Christian Eriksen about where he will play next season.
There is a belief that the midfielder, who is a free agent after spending the second half of last season in Brentfordwant to come back Tottenham Hotspur but after Spurs interest cooled, United and Brentford topped the queue for his signature.
