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If only Man U can get Lionel Messi with the transfer fee they get for selling Ronaldo.

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Premier League - Parker slams coward Ronaldo
Eurosport - Fri, 04 Jul 16:24:00 2008

Former Manchester United player Paul Parker thinks Cristiano Ronaldo should act like a man over his transfer to Real Madrid.

"It is plainly obvious that Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't want to come back to Manchester United, but he isn't man enough to say so.

It is like somebody who wants a divorce but isn't brave enough to start proceedings. He has made no attempt to justify his position to the fans, the manager or anybody.

He has made comments about wanting Carlos Queiroz to get the Portugal job, but he is strangely quiet when it comes to clarifying his own situation.

He is just sitting there hoping Real Madrid strike a deal, and is dreading having to go back and face the music.

I think a lot of United fans have been very upset by his behaviour. He took years to win them over with his performances, but will have to start from scratch again if he does return.

Even from a neutral point of view I don't think it is the right time for him to move. The majority of great players are associated with a particular club and have shown loyalty over their career.

Ronaldo has shown no loyalty whatsoever and I think it will stop him going down as one of the greats. Will he be able to score 40 goals a season in Madrid? I very much doubt it.

Sir Alex Ferguson took a major gamble on Ronaldo, bringing him through at a young age and sticking with him when he didn't appear to be progressing.

He made him physically and mentally stronger - Sir Alex made Ronaldo like he made Beckham, Scholes and Giggs. No other manager could have done the job Fergie has done, and Ronaldo has let him down badly.

I don't think there will be much sympathy for Ronaldo in the Old Trafford dressing room. Players usually understand if somebody is looking to move to a bigger club or get a better contract.

But Ronaldo is already one of the highest-paid players at the biggest team in England and the European champions. Why would he leave for a club that were nowhere near in the Champions League?

These kind of things happen and I think the United players will be professional enough to get on with it if he comes back, but they will be disappointed that he wants to walk away.

Although I hold the player ultimately responsible, his agent has not helped. Agents do not always work in the players' best interests because they get a big payday every time there is a transfer.

You have to hope Ronaldo will see sense, and in any case there should be no rush to sell him as he has four years left on his contract. But you worry that he could upset the harmony in the dressing room if he doesn't get what he wants.

In my playing days players looked to move clubs, but they kept their mouths shut and things were played out internally, not in the papers.

If you acted up, you went straight in the reserves. But clubs cannot afford to do that these days as it could damage the value of the player. You have to wonder whether there is any point having contracts any more.

I think United will cope without Ronaldo. Sir Alex will look to bring in another forward who can score 20 goals like Dimitar Berbatov, and of course more of the burden will fall on Carlos Tevez and Wayne Rooney.

You get the feeling that Rooney has coasted a little bit through the last two seasons and allowed Ronaldo to carry him.

He will really have to step up to the plate and prove his quality if Ronaldo goes, because the onus will be squarely on Rooney to inspire the United attack."

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United: Ronaldo Reports Nonsense
Fri 04 Jul, 06:09 PM

Manchester United have described latest reports claiming that a move by Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid is imminent as "utter nonsense" and insisted that the Portuguese winger is not for sale.

Ronaldo is expected to undergo surgery on an ankle early next week after he was seen by a specialist today and may miss the start of the new season.

United, meanwhile, have been infuriated by a report in Spain claiming that the 23-year-old will sign for Real within a matter of days.

A club spokesman said: "It is utter nonsense and totally laughable. Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale."

Despite Ronaldo's desire to move and a huge fee of around £70million being on offer, United chiefs believe selling the player would cause huge disruption to the club.

Apart from the effect on the team's playing style and formation, it would also send a signal that United are in some way a lesser team than Real.

The Glazer family bought United because they viewed it as the biggest club in the world so they cannot afford to been seen as weaker than Real Madrid, one of their biggest European rivals, or in thrall to their star player.

The message chief executive David Gill has given to the Glazers is that if they stand firm on Ronaldo and neither sell him nor give him another big new contract then it will strike a major blow against player-power and have long-term future benefits for the club.

There is no real financial incentive to the Glazers either - the club's profits are already covering their debt repayments easily so there is no requirement to raise new capital.

If they considered selling him, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson would argue that he would need all the £70million fee as transfer funds to replace his most valuable player.

Confirmation of Ronaldo's operation comes after a specialist echoed the view of medical staff from both United and the Portuguese FA that the ankle injury needs surgery.

He could be out for up to six weeks, and could be out for the start of the season.

United leave for their tour of South Africa on July 18 but Ronaldo was not going on the trip anyway.

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Ankle Op To Rule Out Ronaldo
Sat 05 Jul, 07:09 AM

Manchester United may yet kick off next season without Cristiano Ronaldo - but the club insist it will not be because he is being sold to Real Madrid.

The Portugal winger is expected to undergo ankle surgery next week, which could rule him out for six weeks.

Confirmation of Ronaldo's operation comes after the view of a specialist backed up that of medical staff from both United and the Portuguese Football Association.

The news came on the day United were forced to rubbish fresh reports from Spain that the 23-year-old will sign for Real, the latest claiming he will move within a matter of days.

A club spokesman said: "It is utter nonsense and totally laughable. Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale."

Despite Ronaldo's desire to move and a huge fee of around £70million being on offer, United chiefs believe selling the player would cause huge disruption to the club.

Apart from the effect on the team's playing style and formation, it would also send a signal United are in some way a lesser team than Real.

The Glazer family bought United because they viewed it as the biggest club in the world so they cannot afford to been seen as weaker than Real Madrid, one of their biggest European rivals, or in thrall to their star player.

The message chief executive David Gill has given to the Glazers is if they stand firm on Ronaldo and neither sell him nor give him another big new contract then it will strike a major blow against player-power and have long-term future benefits for the club.

There is no real financial incentive to the Glazers either - the club's profits are already covering their debt repayments easily so there is no requirement to raise new capital.

If they considered selling Ronaldo, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson would argue he would need all the £70million fee as transfer funds to replace his most valuable player.

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Personally I support MU but I feel they also very itcy backside, they keep saying Ronaldo not for sale, this stupid Real Madrid still come and disturb.

Why cant they just tell them off and name them a price like 150 or 200 million, one time payment, no instalment payment. If they still want, then pay up and let him go. If not, RM can just shut up.

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All these talks about Ronaldo leaving Man U for Real Madrid can do no harm to both club's stock price. So the longer the rumours are in the air, both clubs will benefit.

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Manchester United new third kit?

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Originally Posted by tenggiri

I've always liked this guy Huntelaar. And i hope Sir seriously consider bidding for him becos if he can score 9 goals in the CL last season, this boy's definitely got 'Klaas' !

Huntelaar Favours Old Trafford Move

Ajax forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has revealed his desire to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Ruud Van Nistelrooy and star for Manchester United. Huntelaar is one of the most sought-after commodities in this transfer window, with Real Madrid also competing for his signature.

The striker’s Ajax departure now looks imminent after the Amsterdam club smashed the Dutch transfer record with the signing of Miralem Sulejmani from Heerenveen.

Ajax have slapped a £20 million price tag on Huntelaar’s head, which could deter potential suitors. However, the player is adamant that a move to Old Trafford would be his preference.

Huntelaar has an outstanding scoring record for Ajax, with 70 goals in just over 80 league appearances for the club. He has also netted eight strikes in 13 international outings.

He now hopes to emulate his Oranje team-mate Ruud Van Nistelrooy, who spent five fruitful seasons at Manchester United.

He told the Dutch media: "I love clubs with great history like Ajax. I also love United. It`s a club that makes me dream, especially as Ruud van Nistelrooy played there and did great things with them.


This could be interesting. I believe this player has plenty of potential. And moving to Utd will give him a very good chance to fulfill at of those.

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which ever players man utd wants to buy, real madrid also want to compete with us. hmmm....

Huntelaar is a gd potential investment. sell saha and welcome huntelaar.

hope berbatov/ eto/ any prolific striker can join man utd

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Originally Posted by slyer

which ever players man utd wants to buy, real madrid also want to compete with us. hmmm....

Huntelaar is a gd potential investment. sell saha and welcome huntelaar.

hope berbatov/ eto/ any prolific striker can join man utd

RM also

tak mau kala ma

. Hehe. But one thing good is Klaas will get plenty of first team action in MU. At RM i think diffrent story. Cheers.

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Premier League - Ronaldo likely to miss start of season

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has undergone "successful" surgery on his right ankle, but will probably miss the start of the season.

The 23-year-old was operated on by professor Niek van Dijk in Amsterdam on Monday morning, and a hospital spokesperson said he will be discharged on Tuesday.

The Premier League champions said he faces at least a month out, making him unlikely to be fully fit for the start of the domestic season on August 16.

The player opted for surgery after medics from United, Portugal and a specialist agreed it was necessary to reduce the risk of further complications to a niggling ankle problem.

Ronaldo said after his participation at Euro 2008 that he had been carrying an ankle injury for several months.

United said that he would "begin his convalescence under the direction of club medical staff", and that no return date would be set for at least a month.

Ronaldo continues to provoke feverish transfer speculation, with Real Madrid sending mixed messages over their chances of signing him.

On Sunday president Ramon Calderon said Real were unlikely to secure Ronaldo's signature, but has now been quoted as saying United should be "proud" to take part in "the transfer of the century".

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Originally Posted by tenggiri

RM also . Hehe. But one thing good is Klaas will get plenty of first team action in MU. At RM i think diffrent story. Cheers.

huntelaar confirm have plenty of first team appearances at man utd. at RM he wil warm the bench more than he run on the pitch

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Going, gone (soon)? Let's get it over with, kns!

Ronaldo 'wants transfer freedom'

Ronaldo scored 42 goals for Manchester United last season
Cristiano Ronaldo has backed Fifa president Sepp Blatter's suggestion that he should be able to leave Manchester United if he wants.

Ronaldo, 23, has been heavily linked with Real Madrid and has said it would be a "dream" to join the Spanish side.

Blatter insists that players should be free to play where they choose.

And Ronaldo told Portuguese broadcaster TVI: "You know what I said, what I want and what I would like. I agree completely with the president of Fifa."

The Portugal winger, who is recovering after undergoing ankle surgery last week, added: "At the moment there is no agreement with Real Madrid. Now I have to wait and see but I do not know where I will begin the season."

Blatter irked United with his claims on Thursday comparing transfer trends to "modern slavery".

A United spokesman said: "All our players enter into their contracts after an open and free negotiation."

And the statement continued: "Most of whom do after taking advice from a Fifa-registered agent.

"Many do so on a number of occasions and enjoy long and successful stays at Old Trafford."

Ronaldo, who scored 42 goals as United won the Premier League title and Champions League last season, has a deal which runs until 2012 and the club have repeatedly said he is not for sale.

But Blatter told Sky News: "I'm always in favour of protecting the player and if the player wants to leave let him leave.

"If the player wants to play somewhere else, then a solution should be found because if he stays in a club where he does not feel comfortable to play then it's not good for the player and for the club.

"I think in football there's too much modern slavery in transferring players or buying players here and there, and putting them somewhere.

"We are trying now to intervene in such cases. The reaction to the Bosman law is to make long-lasting contracts in order to keep the players and then if he wants to leave, then there is only one solution, he has to pay his contract."

Real president Ramon Calderon is keen to sign Ronaldo and last week he said that the player will be the one who ultimately decides where he plays next season.