Cristiano Ronaldo latest transfer news and rumours

Cristiano Ronaldo latest transfer news and rumours: Showdown talks to begin with Man United as Alex Ferguson visits Carrington

Cristiano Ronaldo rocked Manchester United's preparations for their new era

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under Erik ten Hag by requesting to leave Old Trafford.

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Ronaldo, 37, did not return to training as planned at the start of July on account of "family reasons"

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and was not part of the travelling party for United's preseason tour of Australia and Thailand.

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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner is reportedly keen to keep playing Champions League football

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something that is not in United's immediate future after they limped to sixth place in the Premier League last season

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United's public stance is that Ronaldo is not for sale and under contract until 2023

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although it is hard to see this potential saga playing out in such an uneventful fashion.

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