 But Ten Hag has also accepted that he is unlikely to see any reinforcements for his squad recruited during the winter transfer window - even if Ronaldo does leave. United will have a significant scouting presence at the World Cup. But the club will not be lured into making any signings based solely on the performances in Qatar. United spent almost £220m){kind=link}
United have been steadfast in their refusal to allow the want-away Portuguese striker to leave Old Trafford since the summer, despite the 37-year-old’s agent touting him around Europe
Manchester United’s resolve to keep Cristiano Ronaldo will be tested by Sporting Lisbon in the New Year.
United have been steadfast in their refusal to allow the want-away Portuguese striker to leave Old Trafford since the summer, despite the 37-year-old’s agent touting him around Europe.
But Ronaldo’s presence on the substitutes’ bench has become a distraction that manager Erik ten Hag is starting to fret about.
And Sporting, the club that launched the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s career, are ready to offer a compromise.