Gareth Bale has been constantly linked with another world record move, this time to Old Trafford, but with Madrid coming out this week saying they will not sell for any price, reports suggest that Louis Van Gaal has set his sights on Madrid’s other star forward, Cristiano Ronaldo.
Doubts remain over whether Los Blancos can feasibly keep Ronaldo and Bale in the long term and the rumours have circulated about a deterioration in relationship between Ronaldo and Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez.
While Ronaldo has made it clear he wants to finish his career in Spain, a rocky relationship with Pérez could force the 30-year old out of the door.
However it will not be plain sailing for United, with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes suggesting a reunion with Jose Mourinho at Chelsea is more likely.
Commenting on Ronaldo and Mourinho’s relationship, Mendes said: “Jose [Mourinho] is the best coach in the world. In fact he is the best coach ever.
“He is only 52-years-old. Nobody else, in my opinion, has won so many trophies in such a period of time.
“The closest is Sir Alex Ferguson, who is a great example for everybody in football. He is like a father, not just for me but for Jose and for Cristiano as well.”
Robert Middleton: @robmid4
