Cristiano Ronaldo tells Manchester United to allow him to leave in huge transfer bombshell
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Manchester United are reportedly willing to offload Cristiano Ronaldo this summer after the Portuguese talisman asked to leave.
Ronaldo, who rejoined United last summer from Juventus, is believed to be unhappy at Old Trafford.
The five-time Ballon d'Or has a year left on his current deal with the Red Devils but is hoping to seal a move away during the ongoing window.
Cristiano Ronaldo tells Manchester United to allow him to leave in huge transfer bombshell
FootballAccording to Daily Mail, the Portuguese superstar has made it clear to United chiefs that he wishes to leave Old Trafford this summer.
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So pushy the 37-year-old that he has failed to turn up to training for the third day in succession, with his teammates already in camp.
It has now emerged that the Red Devils are open to parting ways with the club icon and will not stand in his way.
The Sun reports that United chiefs have finally succumbed to Ronaldo's transfer demands, with the club unwilling to keep him against his wishes.
The Old Trafford dwellers were previously adamant that former Real Madrid forward would remain at the club after he shone last season when he scored 24 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions.
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FootballHowever, the stance has since changed, with reports indicating that the club have now realised that they cannot keep their starman against his will and are avoiding getting involved in a transfer saga involving him.
Earlier, Sports Brief reported Manchester United have reportedly identified Serge Gnabry as the ideal replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has been linked with a move away this summer, with reports claiming the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has asked United to let him depart.
Gnabry, on the other hand, is as well said to be looking to leave Bayern Munich after he turned down a new deal with the Bavarians.