The legendary Portuguese striker has asked to leave Old Trafford in order to play for a club competing in next season’s UEFA Champions League.
The 37-year-old has barely featured in United’s pre-season. Ronaldo did not join the Reds for their tour to Thailand and Australia – citing ‘personal reasons’ – and was left out of the defeat to Atletico Madrid in Oslo last Saturday.
He finally made his pre-season bow last weekend, playing 45 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano last Sunday.
Man United forward Anthony Martial has been ruled out of Sunday’s clash with Albion due to injury, opening the door for the ex-Real Madrid and Juventus star to make a sensational return to ten Hag’s team.
Speaking on whether Ronaldo was in line to start against the Seagulls, ten Hag said: “We will see Sunday.”
When pressed further, he added: “I am really happy he is here. We have a top striker. We stick to the plan.”
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He finally made his pre-season bow last weekend, playing 45 minutes in a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano last Sunday.
5. Spurs close in on Udogie
Tottenham are ‘very close’ to completing a £21m deal for Udinese full-back Destiny Udogie. (Telegraph)
6. Leeds in Robles talks
Leeds United are in talks to sign former Everton goalkeeper Joel Robles. (Daily Mail)
7. Chelsea keen on Zaha
Chelsea hold an interest in signing Crystal Palace forward Wilf Zaha. (Simon Phillips)
8. Toon ready Sulemana bid
Newcastle United are preparing an official bid to sign Stade Rennes winger Kamaldeen Sulemana. The Ghanaian international cost around £17m last year. (L’Equipe)