Cristiano Ronaldo

The most tedious and long-running transfer saga of the 21st Century finally looks set to be concluded in the next couple of weeks as Manchester United have given Real Madrid permission to speak to Cristiano Ronaldo following an £80 Million offer for the player.

The Manchester United website contained the following statement this morning:-

“Manchester United have received a world-record, unconditional offer of £80million for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.”

“At Cristiano’s request – who has again expressed his desire to leave – and after discussion with the player’s representatives, United have agreed to give Real Madrid permission to talk to the player.”

“Matters are expected to be concluded by 30 June. The club will not comment until further notice.”

Transfer activity at Manchester United has been virtually non-existent since the end of the season but perhaps that is all about to change – things are getting interesting!