Manchester United have been ‘sounding out strikers’ in case Cristiano Ronaldo departs the club this summer, according to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook. The 37-year-old’s future remains shrouded in doubt after it was revealed he has informed the United hierarchy of his wish to seek pastures new ahead of next season.
Duncan Castles of The Times recently reported that Ronaldo has ‘asked to be allowed to leave’ Old Trafford for the second time in his career should a ‘satisfactory offer’ arrive.
It’s believed that a desire to play in the Champions League is the driving force behind the Portugal international’s request while the club’s limited activity in the transfer market is also a prominent factor.
ESPN have since claimed that Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes has offered his client to Paris Saint-Germain, but they have turned the opportunity to sign him down as they don’t have enough space on their wage bill.