Man Utd legend Ferdinand claims Ronaldo transfer demand is not a ‘big story’ amid ‘unforgivable’ claims

Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand says that he doesn’t understand how Cristiano Ronaldo wanting to leave the club is a “big story”.

The Portugal international has made it clear to the Red Devils hierarchy that he wants to be able to transfer to another club if a ‘satisfactory’ offer is made.

And The Sun have now reported that Man Utd have now accepted that they will have to sell him this summer to avoid the situation turning into a saga.

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Ronaldo scored 24 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions for Man Utd last season but the Red Devils finished sixth in the Premier League and failed to qualify for the Champions League.

And Ferdinand is not surprised Ronaldo – who has missed training this week because of ‘family reasons’ – isn’t happy at Man Utd with the 37-year-old desperate to play in the Champions League next campaign.

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Ferdinand said on his Vibe with Five YouTube channel: “You’re talking about Cristiano Ronaldo here!

“I don’t understand how it’s a big story that Cristiano Ronaldo is not happy with the way things are at Man United. He can’t be. I wouldn’t be.

“Anyone who wants to win football matches or trophies, anyone who is used to winning and competing every year at the top of the table for the biggest prizes, and then all of a sudden isn’t – and doesn’t even qualify for the Champions League – you can’t sit here and expect them to be happy.

“He’s not happy with missing