Man Utd feeling on Cristiano Ronaldo now 'starting to change' at Old Trafford

Manchester United now fear Cristiano Ronaldo could walk away from Old Trafford this summer as doubts over his future continue, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

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

Manchester United were rocked when Ronaldo asked to be allowed to leave the club if a satisfactory offer is forthcoming during the remainder of the transfer window.

Premier League rivals Chelsea, along with Italian side Napoli, were named as potential destinations for the forward.

The development came after new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly – who completed a £4.25billion takeover in May – held a meeting with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes, where talks over a potential move to Stamford Bridge were held.

While a switch to west London has not come to fruition, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner could end up heading to Atletico Madrid.

The La Liga giants have stepped up their pursuit of Ronaldo by placing striker Antoine Griezmann on the transfer market.

Jones understands that Manchester United have gone from being confident of retaining Ronaldo’s services to seeing the 37-year-old’s departure as a distinct possibility in just seven days.

The transfer insider feels attitudes are altering due to new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag being unlikely to be able to call upon Ronaldo when the new season gets underway.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “The hunch coming out of United a week ago was that Ronaldo will be part of this team next season, but I think that feeling is gradually starting to change.

“I think part of that is that ten Hag can’t really start the season with