Manchester United have reportedly accepted that they will lose Cristiano Ronaldo this summer and are planning to replace the 37-year-old forward.
It is understood the former Real Madrid and Juventus attacker wants to leave the Red Devils after they failed to qualify for the Champions League next season. United finished with their lowest ever Premier League points tally last term, having accumulated just 58 from their 38 top-flight matches.
Speculation has been building regarding his long-term commitment to the Red Devils with Ronaldo left "shocked and disappointed" by their performances since returning to the club just a year ago. Although Erik ten Hag is expected to make wholesale changes to the club's playing style and culture, Ronaldo has been underwhelmed with their lack of transfer business and wants to find a new challenge, rather than staying at the Red Devils.
