Cristiano Ronaldo asks to LEAVE Man Utd in BOMBSHELL, Frenkie De Jong transfer a ‘priority’, Lisandro Martinez latest
CRISTIANO RONALDO has stunned Manchester United by asking to LEAVE, according to reports.
The Portuguese superstar wants to play in the Champions League and United failed to qualify for Europe's top club competition last season.
Elsewhere, Frenkie de Jong is also on the club's radar, with the Dutchman reportedly nearing a move to Old Trafford, but the two clubs are still looking to agree a fee.
United are also interested in signing Palmeiras winger Gabriel Veron as well as Ajax's Lisandro Martinez.
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Man United given transfer tips
Man United need to sign core players similar to Bruno Fernandes, according to Louis Saha.
He told Sky Sports: "I think the core of the team. Down the middle it’s very important from defence to striker. This has to be built with full confidence. So buy competition. Have players who can hit the ground straight away.
"We had a very special signing with Bruno Fernandes. That’s the type of calibre the team needs.
"I think at the moment the biggest signing is the manager. He needs to feel confident he can make an impact and signings would make a difference."
Palace lead Wan-Bissaka race
Crystal Palace are reportedly leading the race to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan from Man United.
That's according to 90min who claim United are willing to let Wan-Bissaka leave on loan this summer.
And Palace are the favourites to land him, the report adds.
Eriksen race heats up
Ex-Liverpool ace Jose Enrique has urged his former side to pip Man United to sign Christian Eriksen.
He told The Athletic: "Another interesting player that could be our solution to our midfield and spending nothing because he [Eriksen] is a free agent.
"He is a short-term solution but then we can wait for [Jude] Bellingham next season.
"He will play if he deserves to play like everyone else."
Man United transfer fee blow
Man United are set to miss out on a huge lump sum after Andreas Pereira's transfer to Flamengo collapsed, reports claim.
The Brazilian spent last season on loan with Flamengo who has the option to make his transfer permanent for just over £9m.
However, they have reportedly opted against activating the clause, the Mirror reported.
The Brazilian Serie A side wanted to extend his loan deal, but United rejected the proposal.
And now he's headed back to Old Trafford this summer, the report adds.
David Beckham on Wag behaviour
David Beckham admits the England Wags of 2004 and 2006 – including his own wife Victoria – went “a bit too far” during major tournaments.
Speaking with ex-Manchester United teammate Gary Neville on The Overlap, Beckham said: “There was a lot of attention around the families but I always believed, as an England captain, having the kids around and wives or girlfriends wasn’t a bad thing.
“But looking back, that whole culture, there was a lot of attention, and whether people behaved themselves in the right manner… I don’t know.
“Even Victoria, she is the first to say when she looks back: ‘What was I doing? What was I wearing? Why would I do that?’ I think it went a bit too far.
“There was more spoken about the Wags than the football. At that time, for the players, you want to focus on the tournament rather than anything else.
“I do think it went too far but I do believe having them there at the right time is a good thing.”
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Man United will welcome Brighton to Old Trafford on the opening day of the 2022-23 Premier League season.
But the new Red Devils boss faces a much more difficult task in his next home game with Liverpool the visitors.
Before that United will travel to Brentford for their first away league fixture while visits to Southampton and Leicester round off a tough opening month.
After that, it is top-four rivals Arsenal who visit Old Trafford with the reverse fixture taking place on January 21.
Elsewhere, Paul Pogba claims he left Manchester United because he did not receive a substantial contract offer from the club.
He spoke about his contract negotiations with the late agent Mino Raiola, on new Amazon Prime documentary, titled ‘The Pogmentary.’
Meanwhile, United lost out on Porto ace Fabio Vieira to rivals Arsenal.
The Red Devils were reportedly tracking the attacking midfielder along with Tottenham.
But Arsenal mounted a shock swoop for Vieira, who is reportedly en route to London to undergo a medical before completing a £36m transfer.
Finally, Edinson Cavani has offered himself to LaLiga clubs on a free transfer as he bids to make Uruguay’s World Cup squad, reports claim.
The 35-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving Old Trafford.
And Cavani has instructed his representatives to find him a club in Spain, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The same outlet labels Atletico Madrid as a potential destination, with Cavani coming close to joining the club twice in the past.
If a move to Spain is not possible then a big-money move to the MLS is also a possibility.