Manchester United will seek clarity from Cristiano Ronaldo this week about when he can start training with Erik ten Hag’s squad with time running out for the new manager to integrate the forward into his plans for the start of the new campaign.
With two weeks left before Brighton’s visit to Old Trafford on 7 August for the season opener the 37-year-old, who wants to leave the club, has yet to work under Ten Hag. A family issue prevented Ronaldo from commencing training in the lead-up to United’s fortnight summer tour of Thailand and Australia, making him miss the trip.