Cristiano Ronaldo: The 3 Man United Stars Eyeing the Forward’s No.7 Shirt After Old Trafford Exit

• Manchester United's iconic No7 shirt is currently vacant after Cristiano Ronaldo's acrimonious exit
• New signings Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer had the chance to take the shirt but settled for No27 and No15 respectively
• Jadon Sancho is believed to be among three United stars eyeing the No7 shirt, with the star forward currently donning No25
• Man United's No7 shirt has previously been worn by club legends, including George Best, David Beckham and Eric Cantona

At least three Manchester United stars are reportedly eyeing the club's iconic No.7 shirt.

The shirt is currently vacant following Cristiano Ronaldo's Man United exit back in November 2022.

ESPN reported that Ronaldo departed Old Trafford after he was axed by the Red Devils, with the club ripping up his £500k-a-week contract.

His acrimonious exit came a few days after his explosive interview with British journalist Piers Morgan.

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At the time, the veteran forward hit out at United's top leadership, including manager Erik ten Hag, who he accused of disrespecting him.

Man United stars want No.7 shirt

According to The Sun, three Man United players are currently eyeing the No.7 shirt worn by Ronaldo after the forward's exit.

The publication reports January signings Wout Weghorst and Marcel Sabitzer had the opportunity to bid for it but settled for No27 and No15 respectively.

It is understood that Jadon Sancho is the leading contender for the No7 jersey even as he continues to battle for form and fitness.

Sancho wore the shirt during his spell with Borussia Dortmund but had to settle for No25.

Man United could understandably look into the future and hand the shirt to youngster Alejandro Garnacho, who is currently sporting No49.

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Antony could be another option for No7, but the Brazilian ace is more likely to keep his current No11 heading into the future.

Ronaldo named captain

Sports Brief earlier reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has been named captain of the Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal combined XI for the friendly against Paris Saint-Germain.

Ronaldo is expected to make his first bow since his move to the gulf region against Lionel Messi's PSG on Thursday, January 19.

The 37-year-old's much-heralded Al-Nassr debut was delayed due to a ban slapped on him by the English FA, with the friendly against PSG expected to be his first on Saudi Arabian soil.