Erik ten Hag: Cristiano Ronaldo and Aaron Wan-Bissaka remain part of Manchester United plans

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says that Cristiano Ronaldo remains in his plans despite widespread speculation surrounding his future. The 37-year-old Portuguese international wanted to leave the club after United failed to qualify for this season’s Champions League. Ad He was linked to an array of European clubs over the course of the transfer window, with the most recent being Italian side Napoli and his former team Sporting Lisbon, but no credible offer has come in and the club seem set to retain the player, who has one year left on his current deal, as well as a potential one-season extension.

TransfersRonaldo loan moves among final options with Osimhen to Man Utd unlikely – Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 21:37 While Ten Hag was believed to be open to his departure, speaking at a press conference on Wednesday he was asked about the possibility of more players coming in besides Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, he said: “I think that for this window, that will be the end. When there is great opportunity you always have to be alert at this top club.” Asked about what Antony’s arrival means for Ronaldo’s future, he said that there was no suggestion Ronaldo would be leaving. And asked specifically whether Ronaldo was part of his plans, Ten Hag was resolute.

«Of course,» he began. “We need quality players. You need more to cover all the games and to keep the consistency going.