Ronaldo hits back at Rooney suggestion over Man Utd future

Cristiano Ronaldo has called Wayne Rooney “jealous” after his former team-mates suggested that Man Utd should look to move him on in the summer.

The Red Devils signed Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane in the summer transfer window with many expecting those transfers to propel Man Utd closer to challenging for the Premier League title.

However, it has not gone according to plan this season with Ralf Rangnick’s side looking increasingly likely to miss out on the top four.

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Ronaldo has still managed to contribute 18 goals in 32 matches but has fallen below his usual standards of almost a goal a game in recent seasons for Juventus and Real Madrid.

When asked whether Ronaldo’s move to Old Trafford had worked out, Rooney told Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football: “You’d have to say no at the minute. He’s scored goals, important goals in the Champions League early on in the season. He scored obviously the hat-trick against Tottenham.

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“But I think if you’re looking to the future of the club, you have to go with younger, hungry players to lift Manchester United over these next two or three years.

“Obviously, Cristiano is getting on a bit. He certainly isn’t the player he was in his 20s and that happens — that’s football. He’s a