While Manchester United continue to focus on who they can bring in this summer, there is still the ominous issue of Cristiano Ronaldo and keeping a player against his will. The Portuguese has confirmed his desire to leave, but United’s stance is he is not for sale, while the lack of interest since Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes looked across Europe for interest could also see the marriage extended for a further season. Erik ten Hag will have to contend with this issue as the season starts in two weeks, while Frenkie De Jong is still being pushed towards Old Trafford by Barcelona, who are desperate for the Dutch midfielder to leave and ease their financial woes. United’s Plan B it seems is Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic Savic. Although the Serbian is a different player to De Jong, the Red Devils would still upgrade in midfield with the 27-year-old’s signing.
