Man Utd: Cristiano Ronaldo has now discussed loan exit at Old Trafford

Manchester United have discussed the possibility of sending Cristiano Ronaldo out on loan as the forward ‘still wants to leave’ Old Trafford, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Ronaldo returned to the Red Devils less than 12 months ago, but there are question marks over whether he will be on the club’s books by the time the summer window slams shut on September 1.

Ronaldo held showdown talks with new boss Erik ten Hag and the Manchester United hierarchy when he headed back to the club’s Carrington training ground on Tuesday.

It came after the Portuguese made it clear that he wants to move onto pastures new if a satisfactory offer is tabled during the remainder of the transfer window.

But it seems the discussions did not go to plan for the Red Devils as it is understood that Ronaldo wants to be freed from the final year of his contract due to a desire to compete in the upcoming season’s Champions League.

Although the 37-year-old has entered the final 12 months of his £480,000-per-week deal, there is also an option for the agreement to be extended by a further year.

Manchester United are reportedly open to sanctioning a loan move away from Old Trafford, but only if Ronaldo commits to spending a further year with the Red Devils after that temporary switch.

Jones understands that Ronaldo’s stance has not changed and, having held discussions behind the scenes, he is still seeking a way out of Manchester United.

However, the transfer insider believes the former Real Madrid and Juventus man’s agent Jorge Mendes could be open to arranging a loan switch for his client.

When asked what the future holds for Ronaldo, Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “He still wants to leave. I think that’s pretty clear.

“I know that the loan option