Rio Ferdinand does not see Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United this summer unless the club can tempt Barcelona-bound Robert Lewandowski into a sensational transfer rethink.
Ronaldo, 37, wants to depart Old Trafford only 12 months after returning to the Premier League and Chelsea have been heavily linked with making a move for his signature. As things stand, though, United insist Ronaldo is not for sale and have doubled down on that particular stance.
Owing to a family issue, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner did not jet-off to Thailand with his United teammates on the first leg of their pre-season tour on Friday. As for Lewandowski, meanwhile, he is edging closer to the Nou Camp after a memorable goal and trophy-packed spell in the Bundesliga with champions Bayern Munich.
