Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Strong Message Ahead of Man United's Premier League Clash

• Cristiano Ronaldo is in top shape ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash against Brentford
• The five-time Ballon d'Or winner gave fans a glimpse of his training session as he bids to regain his fitness
• Ronaldo shared a photo of him sprinting in training which he accompanied with a four-word positive message
• The Portuguese will be hoping to make Erik ten Hag's starting team, which will take on the Bees on Sunday

Manchester United attacker Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a strong message ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Brighton.

Ronaldo is currently staring at an uncertain future with the Red Devils, with reports claiming he is desperate to join a Champions League club this summer.

However, the veteran striker has put much of that speculation behind him as he works his way to full fitness.

The Portuguese talisman was part of United's first-team training session on Wednesday, August 10, as the side prepared for their weekend trip to Brentford.

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Cristiano Ronaldo sends positive message ahead of Brentford clash

Ronaldo used the occasion to send a positive message to his millions of followers on social media.

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner shared a photo of him sprinting during training, captioning it with a strong four-word message.

"Hard work always pays off," he tweeted.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo will be hoping to make Erik ten Hag's starting squad that will take on Brentford on Sunday, August 14.

The 37-year-old had to settle for a place on the bench during United's season opener against Brighton at Old Trafford last Saturday.

Ten Hag's charges went on to suffer a 2-1 humiliating defeat in the Dutchman's first Premier League match in charge of the Red Devils.

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Sports Brief had earlier reported that Manchester United have pulled out of a move for Bologna striker Marko Arnautovic in another transfer twist.

Erik Ten Hag was initially considering a move for the 33-year-old former Stoke City striker, having previously worked with him at FC Twente.

But the Old Trafford club ultimately decided against pursuing the deal but are still in the market for a top striker in Europe.