Sporting Lisbon sporting director Hugo Viana insists Cristiano Ronaldo will decide on his next move but claimed a return to his former club is hard to see right now.
The Portuguese club are reportedly considering a move for the Manchester United No 7 having made initial contact. The player's future at Old Trafford remains unclear despite spending less than 12 months at the club with Sporting ready to offer him a way out.
Erik ten Hag is the new man calling the shots in Manchester and his style was seemingly at odds with Ronaldo's game. However the player is keen to stay if he remains part of the Dutchman's plans, but frustration is growing due to a summer transfer window that is yet to yield any new arrival.