Cristiano Ronaldo future: PSG, MLS or the Middle East - Where could frustrated Man Utd striker land next?

Cristiano Ronaldo’s options are limited as he reportedly grows frustrated at Manchester United. The 36-year-old striker appeared hacked off as he was substituted with 20 minutes remaining of his side’s game against Brentford. Fortunately the game ended 3-1 in United’s favour, but the fact Ronaldo was sacrificed might hint at what Ralf Rangnick’s problems with the veteran are.

Ad/> Clearly, starting with the player in most games is the sensible and pragmatic decision. He is the club’s top goalscorer and despite his gradually waning talents, he remains the best player at the club. But you cannot ignore that with his age and streamlined approach to the game, he does not suit the ideal of high pressing any longer.

In truth, he probably never did. TransfersRonaldo threatens to quit Man Utd this summer – Paper Round14 HOURS AGO Ronaldo threatens to quit Man Utd this summer — Paper Round Transfer news live — Lingard set for United stay 'It is normal' — Rangnick unfazed by Ronaldo's angry reaction to being subbed However, Rangnick or the next manager — very possibly picked by the German in his next role as a consultant — the club may decide that a player who is more prosaic and less brilliant could still offer more to a gegenpressing system. The promotion of Anthony Elanga shows that Rangnick is content to give younger players the chance to impress when others such as Edison Cavani, Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard have more of a proven track record.

And last night, he was rewarded with a goal. Recently, Ronaldo’s interview suggested that he was unimpressed with younger players at the club, saying he could only show others how to act by example. It would be true that if others waste their opportunity to learn from the