Tension At Old Trafford As Cristiano Ronaldo Plots Summer Exit From Club

• Cristiano Ronaldo has told his agent Jorge Mendes that he wants a new club due to being fed up of playing at Manchester United
• Mendes excellent relationship with Barcelona president Joan Laporta makes Ronaldo to the Nou Camp a distinct possibility in the summer
• Ronaldo re-joined Manchester United from Juventus last summer and his current contract doesn’t end until 2023

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo is plotting a move to Spain as he is increasingly frustrated at the lack of progress at current club Manchester United.

Ronaldo who re-joined Manchester United from Juventus last summer under former manager Ole Gunner Solksjaer has been an integral member of the Red Devils team scoring 8 goals in the Premier League in the current campaign but United has struggled for consistency all season leading to the sacking of Solksjaer and appointment of Ralf Ragnick.

Manchester United started the season as one of the favourites to be Premier League champions, but instead find themselves fighting for the top four before Christmas.

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The Sun reports that Ronaldo has now met with his agent Jorge Mendes to find a solution to his current problems as the former Real Madrid striker is concerned with United's current trajectory and is disappointed a change in manager has not produced an immediate turnaround.

According to EuroSport, Ronaldo might just be heading to Spain to team up with Barcelona as Mendes’ excellent relationship with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, plus Xavi Hernandez’s need for goals make the Manchester United striker’s move to the Nou Camp a distinct possibility in the summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored a total of 14 goals for Manchester United since re-joining from Juventus with the Portuguese the Red Devils’ top scorer in both the English Premier League and UEFA Champions League this season.

Mo Salah: Egyptian Ace Breaks Silence on Contract Talks, Sends Message to Liverpool

Earlier Sportsbrief reported Liverpool ace Mohammed Salah has openly spoken about his contract situation at Anfield, saying he is not “asking for crazy stuff”.

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The Egyptian is currently with his national team for the Africa Cup of Nations, but spared some time to speak on his current situation with his club.

Reports suggest that negotiations are still ongoing between Salah and Liverpool, and a new contract is on the cards.