Erik ten Hag said Cristiano Ronaldo remains in his plans - but refused to confirm if the forward will stay at Manchester United.
Ronaldo wants to leave United, with the brooding icon's disillusionment affecting morale within the United dressing-room. Ten Hag was asked if he could confirm if Ronaldo would still be a United player on September 2, the day after the transfer window shuts.
But the United boss, who has lost his first two Premier League games in charge, was unable to confirm Ronaldo will be staying put. "He's in our plans, that's what I can say," said Ten Hag.