George Baker
Transfer News: Manchester United circling for Cristiano Ronaldo
According to transfer news from Daily Star, Manchester United are pondering over a move for Cristiano Ronaldo. Juventus are somewhat warming themselves up to the possibility that the talismanic forward leaves in the summer with just a year left on his deal.
The Portuguese superstar is one of the best players in the history of the game. Despite turning 36, Ronaldo continues to impress and has scored 29 goals in 33 Serie A appearances for Juventus this season.
However, this has failed to translate into collective success for Juventus. The Turin giants face a fight on their hands to qualify for the Champions League next season.
Failure to do so could see Ronaldo considering his future at the Italian side as a player of his calibre might not be happy with Europa League football.
There is now genuine concern that Ronaldo could leave Juve and United has been touted as an option. Transfer fees are expected to be no issue but his elite-level wages are.
Ronaldo has been in dialogue with Solskjaer when he recommended Fernandes’ name. Nonetheless, he could just choose to stay back due to the relaxed tax rules of the country.
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Unlike Juventus, United look to be ahead of the Italian giants in their rebuild project. Having spent six fruitful years at Old Trafford, Ronaldo is a well-loved figure amongst the Red Devils faithful.
A return would send everyone into a frenzy but from a logical view, this deal does little to benefit United in the mid or long term.
