National Daily has previously reported about the recent development at Old Trafford that saw Cristiano Ronaldo telling United of his intention to leave the club this summer in search of Champions League football.
Additionally, it is also understood that Ronaldo is said to be disillusioned with United’s approach to the transfer window especially considering how both Manchester City and Liverpool have already strengthened their squad.
Though the Portugal captain still has one year remaining on his current contract and it is believed that United had initially told the forward that they do not intend to sell him, but National Daily further gathered from the claim by UOL, that United’s hierarchy, with the endorsement of new manager Erik ten Hag, would be willing to sell Ronaldo for around £13m.
Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Ronaldo this summer and it’s understood that he would be open to a move to Stamford Bridge.
But while Chelsea’s co-owner Todd Boehly is open to the move, Thomas Tuchel would also need to be convinced that Ronaldo’s arrival would fit into his plans.
Ronaldo was due to return to pre-season training with United on Monday but he remained in Portugal due to ‘family reasons’.
He is also not expected to travel with United’s squad for their pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia.
United’s players are due to fly to Bangkok on Friday, while their first fixture is against Liverpool next Tuesday.