6.45pm Man Utd news LIVE: Ronaldo could make stunning United return, Grealish to play on wing, Sancho transfer boost – The Sun
AFTER a marathon pursuit, Manchester United appear to be reaching the home straight in their efforts to bring Jadon Sancho to Old Trafford.
But one European director believes Cristiano Ronaldo could make an astonishing return to Old Trafford.
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YOU'RE HAVING ME RON
Could the great Cristiano Ronaldo be about to make an astonishing return to Old Trafford?
Guillem Balague states that some figures within the game aren't ruling it out.
The former Sky Sports La Liga pundit told his YouTube followers: “Interestingly I was told by a director of football of a top club in Europe that 'how about if Manchester United decide to go for him?'
“And I said: 'No, that cannot be possible, they actually are putting the money somewhere else, they are looking for a different type of player'.
“He told me: 'I wouldn't be surprised'.
“I pass that on. I would be surprised.”
Juventus are reportedly considering getting Ronaldo's astronomical wages off their books due to the coronavirus crisis, but this is the first time Man Utd have been linked with a move.
WING WIZARD
Manchester United have already identified where Jack Grealish will perfectly fit into their line-up.
If the Red Devils can complete a deal for the Aston Villa star, rated at £60million, they will deploy him on the right-wing.
That is according to The Athletic, who claim United are ready to add some serious competition to the position currently occupied by Daniel James.
So far this season, Villa have moved Grealish between the left-wing and central midfield – allowing him to drift wide and cut in.
DOR CLOSED
Man Utd have reportedly been dealt a huge transfer blow by the news that Borussia Dortmund are confident they can keep hold of Jadon Sancho.
Forbes claim the Bundesliga giants are prepared to make the England star their second-highest earner at the club by bumping his earnings to £9million-a-year.
As well as offering the 19-year-old guaranteed Champions League football, Sancho’s wages would be increased by £3m a season.
Dortmund also believe a chance to continue the winger’s flourishing partnership with fellow teen sensation Erling Braut Haaland will be enough to convince him to stay for at least another season.
SunSport previously revealed that United, who remain the frontrunners for Sancho’s signature over Chelsea, have already agreed the majority of the transfer.
THAT'S YER LOT
Manchester United are considering selling Diogo Dalot to Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
The 21-year-old right-back has seen chances in that position cut short after United’s £50million purchase of Aaron Wan-Bissaka last summer.
SunSport told you yesterday that Portuguese Dalot is fighting for his future just 18 months after joining the club.
But now reports say French giants PSG could be looking for a move – with Dalot possibly replacing Thomas Meunier.
Daily Mercato cite reports in Dalot’s home country saying that United would be willing to sell for around £31.6million.
And they add that PSG are “very attentive” to Dalot’s situation. He still has three years remaining on his Old Trafford deal.
PAUL-TIME FAVOURITES
Paul Pogba may well divide opinions but there is no doubt he has played alongside some of the best players in the world.
After coming through the academy at Manchester United, he left for Juventus in 2012.
The 27-year-old enjoyed four successful years in Turin, winning four Serie A titles and two Coppa Italias before returning to Old Trafford in a £89million British-record transfer in 2016 – although he continues to be linked with moves away.
This season has been a struggle as ankle injuries have limited him to just eight appearances, the last of which came against Newcastle on Boxing Day.
Now Manchester United have put together an XI based on the players Pogba has lined up alongside the most.
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