Cristiano Ronaldo exit wish back on cards as Erik ten Hag given green light for transfer

ten Hag slams 'naive' Man Utd after defeat to Brentford

Liverpool boss Klopp picks favourite Premier League moment

In pictures: Arsenal v Leicester

Guardiola claims Haaland was 'constrained' by Bournemouth tactics

Randy Couture hails Jake Paul for poking Dana White

Commonwealth Games has been amazing, sports minister

In pictures: Brentford v Man Utd

Eubank Jr 'inspired' by dad Chris' rivalry with Nigel Benn

Joshua and Usyk face off ahead of heavyweight world title rematch

Cristiano Ronaldo could be granted his Manchester United exit wish after Erik ten Hag was handed encouragement by Ajax forward Antony over a transfer to Old Trafford.

Ronaldo is determined to depart the Red Devils this summer after just one season back at Old Trafford following his high-profile return from Juventus last summer after 12 years away. He has been attempting to force through an exit for two months.

The Portuguese superstar did not report to the club's pre-season tour of Asia due to 'family reasons' and only made his first appearance under new boss Erik ten Hag as the Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by Rayo Vallecano in a friendly at Old Trafford a week before the season started.

The 37-year-old came on as a second half substitute in the Premier League opening day defeat against Brighton as he was not deemed fit enough to start. He was restored to the starting line-up for the humiliating four-goal loss at Brentford on Saturday evening. Ronaldo snubbed a request from the club’s assistant coach Steve McClaren to acknowledge the travelling United fans after the game – showing the disillusion engulfing the club.

United have yet to sanction any Ronaldo exit as Edinson Cavani was among a glut of first-team departures this summer, in