Manchester United have acquired their first bid for Cristiano Ronaldo, with Blyth Spartans providing a “pie and a pint of Stella” for the Portuguese.
- All-time nice has been vital of Purple Devils
- Destined to depart Outdated Trafford
- Ready on approaches throughout World Cup
WHAT HAPPENED? The five-time Ballon d’Or winner seems destined to depart Outdated Trafford over the approaching weeks after criticising the Purple Devils’ homeowners, supervisor and former gamers throughout an explosive interview. It stays to be seen the place he finally ends up, having struggled to drum up curiosity over the summer season, however Nationwide League North facet Blyth Spartans have a cheeky opening supply on the desk.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Blyth are usually not the one non-league facet to have examined the water in the case of Premier League superstars, with Ashton United providing to take Erling Haaland on a 28-day mortgage from Manchester Metropolis because the Blues look to maintain the Norwegian striker sharp in the course of the break in top-flight motion.
WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO? The 37-year-old is now away on World Cup obligation with Portugal and, after scoring 145 objectives throughout two spells at Outdated Trafford, might have taken in his final look for United – together with his contract attributable to expire in the summertime of 2023 no matter any resolution that’s taken on his future at this stage.