Former striker Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United should grant Cristiano Ronaldo his wish and let him leave Old Trafford this summer, suggesting that they should focus on their long-term plans instead.
Ronaldo, who returned to United almost a year ago from Italian giants Juventus, wants to leave the club in pursuit of Champions League football. United finished sixth in the Premier League last season, and will compete in the Europa League this term.
Relegation to the Europa League has meant that United's players have been forced to accept a 25 per cent reduction in their salaries - something, the Manchester Evening News understands, Ronaldo is "upset" about. He has been linked with a handful of big-name clubs, such as Chelsea and Bayern Munich, but they have since shelved their interest.
