Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated he would be willing to take the Manchester United captaincy as Erik ten Hag compiled a three-man shortlist to replace Harry Maguire.
The Portugal star, David de Gea and Bruno Fernandes are among the candidates to take the armband off Maguire if there is a switch of captains next season, according to ESPN. There are no guarantees that Maguire will retain his spot in Ten Hag's starting XI given his downturn in form last season.
Maguire's lack of pace is also a concern with the manager's tendency to play with a high defensive line which has resulted in United looking at other centre-backs in the upcoming transfer window including Jurrien Timber and Pau Torres. Ronaldo has emerged as the clear favourite to be named Maguire's successor as captain and it seems like he would take Ten Hag up on his offer given his authoritative role in the dressing room as he embraces being a role model to his teammates.
