CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly dropped a bombshell by deciding that he wants to leave Manchester United.
Reports from Spain and Portugal suggest the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is unimpressed with the club's transfer business and unsure of his role under Erik ten Hag.
Meanwhile, United target Antony has missed training with Ajax as he moves closer to the exit door.
United are also being linked with Inter Milan's Stefan de Vrij, who could cost between £42m-£53m.
And the Red Devils are set to launch an improved offer for Frenkie de Jong.
A deal is believed to be getting closer with the clubs now said to be around £8.5m apart in the initial fee and £4.25m apart in add-ons.
The Dutchman is said to be flattered by United's interest and willing to leave Barcelona "if he has to".
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Hoffenheim speak on Man United target
Hoffenheim's hierachy have revealed they hope to hold onto defender David Raum amid interest from Man United.
United have been linked with a move for Raum, but both the German club's manager Andre Breitenreiter and sporting director Alexander Rosen don't want him to leave.
Although they wouldn't stand in his way if he chooses to go to a bigger club.
Rosen said: "I would prefer to keep him. At the end of the day, it depends on what the market looks like and what chance the player has.
"If a top club comes and he gets the opportunity, then, of course, we will sit down with him. In the end, it’s always about an exchange based on trust."
While Breitenreiter admitted: "We have already had contact. He should rest now for the time being. But it’s no secret that I prefer to have him with me."
Henderson to Forest nears completion
Man United keeper Dean Henderson's proposed transfer to Nottingham Forest is reportedly close to completion.
Henderson is set to quit United to join Forest.
And the transfer will be wrapped up soon, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Man United target misses training
Man United have received a major boost in their pursuit of Ajax star Anthony.
That's because winger reportedly missed Ajax's first pre-season training session, Manchester Evening News reported.
However, the reason behind Anthony's absence has not yet been revealed.
Haaland views Pogba's home
Man City's star signing Erling Haaland eyed an early home win by viewing Man United ace Paul Pogba’s mansion — which has its own indoor football pitch.
The £51.4million hitman shares the same management team as French World Cup winner Pogba, who is quitting the Red Devils.
And one of the first properties the Norwegian, 21, has looked at since agreeing to join the Sky Blues is the £3million pile, which is also available to rent for a whopping £30,000-a-month.
The five-bedroom home in plush Hale Barns, Cheshire, boasts a gym, heated swimming pool and a sauna — but the jewel in the crown is the indoor pitch which flamboyant Pogba dubbed the P.P. Arena.
It has mini goals, an electronic scoreboard, LED lighting and even Pogba’s logo on the centre circle.
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Bayern Munich are not interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, according to reports.
Recent reports have suggested Ronaldo is unhappy with the lack of movement in the transfer market from Man United, leading to speculation he could quit the club this summer.
Such speculation included links with Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich, which would represent a new challenge for the Portuguese superstar.
However, BILD’s Christian Falk has reported such interest is untrue, with Bayern holding no tangible interest in the 37-year-old.
But Christopher Nkunku has revealed he’s pleased to be staying with RB Leipzig amid interest from Prem giants Chelsea and Man United.
He told the club’s media after penning his new deal: “I’m pleased to continue wearing the RB Leipzig shirt."
Man Utd are struggling to seal a deal for top target Frenkie de Jong despite being interested in the Barcelona star for months.
The Spanish giants are expecting £74million for the midfielder, but the Red Devils have not yet made a suitable offer in that region.
Ajax winger Antony is another name at the top of the transfer shortlist, but the Dutch side reportedly want £69m for his services.
Gary Neville says his old club has become a "graveyard" for players.
The Red Devils experienced one of their worst-ever Premier League campaigns last season, finishing with a total of just 58 points.
And while club chiefs are hoping that the introduction of Erik ten Hag will be a catalyst for change, Neville insists more needs to be done behind the scenes.
The former defender has already slammed the Glazer family this week for taking £11million in dividends from the club, despite a huge rise in net debt.
Now he has argued that more money needs to be put into Man Utd so it can become a top club again.
In response to a tweet about Christian Eriksen, who is currently deciding between the Red Devils and Brentford as his next club, Neville wrote: "That’s why Dividends have to stop for a period.
"Every penny has to go back into the club until it becomes attractive again. The club has become a graveyard for players.
"Culturally for owners to take money out of a poorly performing business is demoralising!"
Adrien Rabiot wants to leave Juventus to join a Premier League club this summer.
And Chelsea are the outright favourites to clinch his signature ahead of Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City, according to Betfair.
The France international joined Juventus from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in July 2019.
He’s since made 129 appearances, scoring six goals and providing six assists in all competitions.
The 27-year-old’s contract expires in June 2023, but reports suggest he doesn’t intend to see out his deal in Turin.
The Telegraph claim Rabiot wants to leave the Serie A heavyweights to join an English club playing Champions League football.
Bookmakers Betfair make Everton the 4/1 favourite to be Wayne Rooney's next destination as boss.
He was linked with the role when Rafa Benitez left but said he wanted to see through the job with the Rams as they battled relegation.
The Toffees just stayed up in the top flight and Lampard still has two years left on his current contract.
Next best is Southampton at 8/1.
Ralph Hassenhuttl is amongst the favourites to leave his post first in the league next term - could Rooney be waiting for that?
It would present him with his first Premier League job and a top flight club who will be battling for a top half finish.
Bayern Munich are not interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United, according to reports.
Recent reports have suggested Ronaldo is unhappy with the lack of movement in the transfer market from Man United, leading to speculation he could quit the club this summer.
Such speculation included links with Bundesliga Champions Bayern Munich, which would represent a new challenge for the Portuguese superstar.
However, BILD's Christian Falk has reported such interest is untrue, with Bayern holding no tangible interest in the 37-year-old.
Nkunku speaks on new contract
Christopher Nkunku has revealed he’s pleased to be staying with RB Leipzig amid interest from Prem giants Chelsea and Man United.
He told the club’s media after penning his new deal: “I’m pleased to continue wearing the RB Leipzig shirt.
“After our great achievement in winning the DFB-Pokal, it remained clear that my story here isn’t over yet – we want more!
“I was really impressed with the club’s efforts to keep me, so a big thanks goes to those responsible for the trust in me and especially to Oliver Mintzlaff, with whom I was always in close contact.
“RB Leipzig have made a name for themselves on the international stage in recent years and have shown time and again that we can compete for titles. We want to build on that going forward and go one step further.”
Opening up on his decision to leave Derby, Wayne Rooney said: “Over the course of the summer I have been closely following developments regarding the ownership of Derby County.
“Today I met with the administrators to inform them of my decision that it was time for me to leave the club.
"In fairness to them, they tried tremendously hard to change my decision but my mind was made up.
“My time at the club has been a rollercoaster of emotions, both highs and lows, but I have to say that I have enjoyed the challenge.
“Personally, I feel the club now needs to be led by someone with fresh energy and not affected by the events that have happened over the last eighteen months.
I will remember my time at Derby with great pride and affection and would like to thank all my staff, players and of course the fans for their incredible support. I will never forget you and hope to see you all again in the near future and in happier times.
“Finally, I am aware that the club still have interested parties who wish to take over the running of the club.
"To them I say this, Derby County is a great club with a great history and great fans. I wish you all the best and much success for the future.”
Man Utd and Liverpool have reportedly joined the trace for Raphinha.
And that has sparked a major Premier League battle for the Brazilian's signature.
London trio Chelsea, Tottenham and particularly Arsenal are interested in landing him this summer.
The Gunners saw their first bid rejected but are set to go back to Leeds with an improved offer.
However, as reported by Sport in Spain, they now face competition from the powerhouses in the North-West.
But it is understood Raphinha has so far kept the door closed on a transfer within the Premier League.
Wayne Rooney has stepped down as boss of Derby County with immediate effect after talks with the club's administrators.
Manchester United and England legend Rooney won rave reviews in charge of the Rams last season.
Rooney almost kept the club in the Championship despite starting the season with a 12-point deduction.
Vieira not Keane on Roy
Patrick Vieira jokingly refused to touch a Roy Keane Manchester United shirt – and then admitted: “I was much better than him”.
He told BT Sport: “From the first game I knew straight away that he would be a fight every single game. I loved the way he was on the field. Massive respect.
“He was a leader, the one who was driving the team and the players to compete at that level, challenging the players.
“I admire him as a captain and I knew of course that will be one of the battles to try to win on the pitch.
“[Was I better?] Much better. I would say much better, yes.”
Brazilian connection discussed by O’Shea
Man United legend John O’Shea reckons Arsenal’s transfer supremo Edu can help them land fellow Brazilians Raphinha and Gabriel Jesus.
O’Shea told Paddy Power: “When good players pop up like Raphinha and Gabriel Jesus and the transfers make sense financially. They’re both Brazilian players and they have a Brazilian Director of Football at Arsenal [Edu] that will be an attractive link too.
“Arteta knows Jesus from working with him at Man City and Raphinha has looked really exciting for the last couple of years as well as breaking into the Brazil national team.
“So, I wouldn’t be surprised if there were more teams than just Arsenal looking at him.”
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training despite his Manchester United future remaining up in the air.
The Red Devils superstar is enjoying a well-earned holiday away with his family in Majorca.
But such is the Portuguese forward's dedication to maintaining his level on the field, he has taken the time to do a bit of training while in Spain.
Ronaldo, who still looks in supreme condition, posted a series of photos on Instagram of him putting in the hard work on a practice pitch.
Nottingham Forest will announce Dean Henderson's loan move from Manchester United next week.
SunSport understand that the deal is "done" as everything has been agreed between all parties involved and Henderson will be confirmed after the weekend.
The highly-rated goalkeeper will join on a straight loan without a buy-out clause as United didn't want to take up that option.
This poses as a major addition for Forest shortly after earning Premier League promotion and ending their 23-year exile in the lower tiers.
Cristiano Ronaldo announced a NFT partnership with cryptocurrency company Binface.
Ronaldo has agreed to launch a series of NFT collections on Binface’s platform in a multi-year deal.
The first collection will be released later this year and will consist of iconic designs in collaboration with the Man United legend.
Speaking on the deal, he said: “Nothing is more important to me than the fans, so the idea of bringing unprecedented experiences and access through this platform is something that I wanted to be a part of.
“I know the fans are going to enjoy the collection as much as I do.”
Man United want De Vrij
Man United are interested in signing Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij.
That’s according to Corriere della Serra, who claim the Red Devils want to land De Vrij to shore up their defence next season.
Reports claim Inter could let him leave for the right price – said to be between £43-52m.
Ronaldo’s the world’s most influential
Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s most influential sports star, new data has revealed.
The 37-year-old Manchester United forward remains one of the biggest names in sport thanks to his incredible performances and longevity.
And, as reported by betting.com, he is also the most searched sports star globally – by some distance.
On average, Ronaldo‘s name is searched 11 million times per month.
That is nearly five million more than the next biggest – which is American football player Ryan Ramczyk.
Erik ten Hag has to be prepared to give Cristiano Ronaldo a starring role next season in order to keep him happy.
That's the view of John O'Shea, who told Paddy Power: "Cristiano Ronaldo will want to be the key man for Manchester United next season but there’ll be discussions and Erik ten Hag said in his first press conference that he’ll have those with Ronaldo in person, rather than telling the media.
“When you see what he does and the goals he brings to the team, having Cristiano there is going to be an asset and I’m sure the new manager will get that across to him.
"He brings goals and every team wants goals – they’re so crucial.
“Every manager wants new attackers and new signings, but he’ll have Cristiano Ronaldo in his side who can produce hat tricks, winning goals and amazing quality.
"He’ll want to play every game as always and what’s wrong with that? But the manager has to control that and make sure he uses him in the right way.”
Ex-Man United coach on exit
Ex-Man United coach Alan Fettis has revealed it was a no-brainer to leave the Red Devils to join Middlesbrough.
Fettis left United to become Boro's goalkeeping coach, and he's got no regrets.
He said: “I think the stature of the club. Whenever I’ve been here with Manchester United’s academy they’ve always been good footballing people.
“It’s a really good football club and obviously the manager that has come in has done really well wherever he has been previously.
"I had a few deadlines with him when Dean Henderson was at Sheffield United and so I understand what he’s about and how he plays.
“Like me, he’s a good and honest footballing person, as are all of his staff. It was a big wrench to leave Manchester United after so long but I had ambitions to want to push myself a little bit further so it was a no-brainer really in some respects.”
Timber 'set for Ajax stay'
Man United transfer target Jurrien Timber will not be leaving Ajax this summer, the club's new boss Alfred Schreuder reckons.
Schreuder told ESPN: "I have spoken with Jurrien and I am assuming he is staying at Ajax.
"Timber is a smart guy and he knows what is best for himself.
"We don't think he is done at Ajax yet."
Victor Lindelof is enjoying a relaxing holiday in Sweden alongside stunning wife Maja.
The duo are back in Stockholm, with the Manchester United star making the most of some time off from the rigours of the football calendar.
Lindelof, 27, married long-term partner Maja in May 2018 - with the pair welcoming their first child in March of the following year.
Their relationship is as strong as ever four years into married life, with the loved up couple sharing a number of holiday pictures on Instagram.
In one, Maja clutches a beer as she locks lips with a tuxedoed Victor in the sunshine.
Posing in a picturesque location within the Swedish capital, the duo also share a hug while looking lovingly at each other.
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