Cristiano Ronaldo set to stay at Man Utd after transfer U-turn, Barcelona to complete two more signings - Paper Round

Ronaldo’s going nowhere Manchester United are confident that Cristiano Ronaldo will “make a dramatic U-turn” and stay at Old Trafford this season. The 37-year-old has constantly been linked with an exit throughout the summer transfer window and his agent, Jorge Mendes, has been trying to find him a potential destination — without any success. However, the Sun state that United’s spending spree may be enough to convince Ronaldo to stay.

The Premier League side have added Antony, Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Christian Eriksen and Tyrell Malacia to their ranks. Ad TransfersChelsea reportedly in advanced talks with Leipzig over €90m defender Gvardiol8 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: This will be music to the ears of United fans. The Ronaldo transfer saga has been hanging over the club all summer and has created a circus for the media.

The squad and management will finally be able to get on with their season once it has been put to bed and the transfer window closes. Ronaldo might not fit into the tactical plans of Erik ten Hag, but he will be an important member of the squad. He is 37 years old now so has slowed down, but he is still capable of scoring vital goals and his experience and leadership is unrivalled.

It could push United towards winning a trophy this season. Read the full story Barca eye final defensive additions Barcelona are not finished in the market yet as Spanish media outlet Sport reveal that the Catalan club are planning to add a right-back and left-back before the transfer window closes. Barca boss Xavi is desperate to improve his defensive options and has made the two full-back positions a “priority”.