Cristiano Ronaldo was linked with a clutch of clubs over the summer as it became apparent he wanted out of Manchester United.
The Portuguese superstar, who only returned to Old Trafford in 2021, had made it clear he wished to remain playing Champions League football - something United could not offer him after only qualifying for the Europa League last term.
In the end, a move never materialised and he's now having to make do with starting league games on the bench for Erik ten Hag's side.
