It has been an extraordinary couple of days in the transfer market.
Update as of 10pm on Saturday 28th August:
It has been reported across the world that Cristiano Ronaldo is having a medical in Lisbon ahead of his return move to Manchester United. We'll have more as we get it.
Cristiano Ronaldo is completing his Manchester United medical in Lisbon and is then joining up with the Portugal national team, as there was not enough time to get the paperwork done in time for Sunday’s game against Wolves
— utdreport (@utdreport) August 27, 2021
Update as of 5pm on Friday 27th August:
A statement from the Manchester United Communications Department:
"Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical."
It looks like Ronaldo is returning to Manchester United then!
Old updates
Reports suggest that Manchester City have pulled out of the race to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus. It has emerged that Manchester United are preparing a contract offer for the Portugal forward that could see him return to Old Trafford 12 years after he was sold to Real Madrid
Who remembers his debut for Manchester United back in August 2003.
City had hoped to bring Ronaldo winner back to the Premier League after his agent, Jorge Mendes, held talks with Juventus officials in Turin on Wednesday over a potential move. Manchester United have since opened negotiations with Mendes over re-signing him and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær admitted that he would welcome back a “legend” of the club, City have since decided to end their interest.
Manchester United manager Solskjaer: “Cristiano Ronaldo? We've always had a good communication. Bruno has been talking to him as well and he knows what we feel about him. If he was ever going to move away from Juventus, he knows WE ARE HERE”. 🔴🇵🇹 #MUFC #Ronaldo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2021
Social media reaction
Ronaldo's future has been a trending topic on Twitter and other social media platforms. One United fan by the name of Steve Black tweeted: "I’ve argued that we should never take Ronaldo back - yet I’m sat here with goosebumps and a tear in my eye wondering what game back would be his first. Nostalgia is such a sad emotion as it confirms you’re getting old."
This United fan is starting to dream of glory. Imagine if this happened?
2021/22.
— 20LEGEND (@20LEGEND__) August 27, 2021
Ronaldo bullet header seals the Manchester United victory in the champions league final, and Ole runs on to the pitch to celebrate with the team.
Latest developments
The Chief Manchester United writer for the Manchester Evening News believes that the club are now planning a medical for their former player.
#mufc are planning a medical for Ronaldo in Lisbon. Understand Ronaldo rejected City once United approached him https://t.co/cqm6nN1OpK
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) August 27, 2021
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