MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo IS staying at Old Trafford.
The 37-year-old forward asked to leave the club earlier this summer – but remains a Red Devil with just one day left of the transfer window.
And Ten Hag today remained insistent that nothing will change before tomorrow’s 11pm deadline.
Speaking today, the Dutchman highlighted his need for a variety of forward options this season.
Then when asked if Ronaldo was part of his plans, he replied: “It is clear, of course. But I just said we need quality players.
“You need more to cover all the games to keep the consistency going, that is what we strive for.”
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Ronaldo has been benched by Ten Hag in United’s last two games – wins over Liverpool and Southampton.
But the Portuguese ace seemingly still features in his manager’s plans.
And Ronaldo himself gave a thumbs up while reporting for duty at Carrington today ahead of United’s trip to Leicester tomorrow evening.
He arrived at the club’s HQ behind the wheel of his £250,000 Bentley.
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While there still is a little over 24 hours for Ronaldo to seal a move away from the club, last season’s top scorer seems destined to stay.
Despite being linked with the likes of Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Napoli, Atletico Madrid and Sporting Lisbon over the course of the window, none of them have launched a formal offer for him.
An unnamed Saudi club are thought to be the only side to have bid for Ronaldo.
But he snubbed a two-year deal worth a staggering £211m.
Ronaldo is desperate to continue playing in the Champions League, but is now set to turn out in the Europa League this season.
Although he still seemed in good spirits as he and his United team-mates were snapped driving into Carrington early this afternoon.
Lisandro Martinez, Donny van de Beek and Fred each rocked a pair of glasses as they arrived for the final preparations before tomorrow’s game.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
