Barcelona respond to Cristiano Ronaldo links as Benni McCarthy joins Manchester United

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Barcelona president responds to transfer links with Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo

Joan Laporta says Robert Lewandowski was always a priority target for Barcelona this summer - but also stopped short of saying the Catalans did not move for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo, 37, has returned to Carrington after missing the pre-season tour. He cited family reasons for that absence amid speculation over his Manchester United future.

Several elite clubs have been linked with Ronaldo and the five-time Ballon d'Or winner wants to depart. However, the club insist Ronaldo will not be sold and crunch talks were held between the player, super agent Jorge Mendes and key figures from United - including manager Erik ten Hag - on Tuesday morning.

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Manchester United appoint Benni McCarthy as first-team coach

Erik ten Hag has added to his coaching team at Manchester United by appointing Benni McCarthy as a first-team coach.

The 44-year-old will work with the first-team squad at Carrington and will offer particular insight to the forwards, having had a successful career as a striker in the European game. McCarthy will have focus on positioning and finishing with the forwards, but his work will not be limited to United's attacking players.

The former South Africa international has managed Cape Town City and Amazulu in his home land since 2017, but left his role with the latter in March after leading them into the CAF Champions League.

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