Cristiano Ronaldo Tipped to Quit Manchester United in January Amid Saudi Arabia Interest

• Clubs from the Middle East are reportedly preparing to make a move for Cristiano Ronaldo in January
• Ronaldo unsuccessfully tried to push for a move away from Manchester United this summer, with the striker failing to find potential suitors
• While the 37-year-old courted interest from Saudi clubs, reports suggest a move to the Middle East did not interest the Portuguese
• Ronaldo is contracted at Old Trafford for the remainder of the ongoing season, but United have an option of extending his stay by another year

Manchester United are reportedly braced with the prospect of losing Cristiano Ronaldo during the January transfer window.

Ronaldo came close to departing United this summer before he made a transfer U-turn that saw him remain at Old Trafford.

The veteran striker is understood to have expressed his desire to quit the Red Devils for a chance to join a Champions League club.

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However, that push failed to materialise, with the 37-year-old failing to find potential suitors to sign him.

Saudi Aradia club plot move for Cristiano Ronaldo

Reports now suggest that Saudi Arabia clubs could make attempts to sign the five-time Ballon d'Or winner in January.

According to The Sun, Saudi champions Al Hilal and rivals Al Nassr were keen to sign the Portuguese this summer, but a move to the Middle East did not excite the forward.

Be that as it may, clubs in the Middle East are said to be monitoring Ronaldo's situation at the Theatre of Dreams.

The former Juve and Real Madrid star is under contract at Man United for the rest of the season, but the club have an option to extend his stay by another year.