refused to sign a new deal with Real Madrid and could be targeted for
a dramatic return to Manchester United.
The Portuguese striker has indicated he will snub Real's offer on the
table, and plans on seeing out the final two years on his contract. In
doing so, the Galacticos could stand to lose their £80million star for
free, in 2015.
The likelihood of anyone matching what Real snapped him up from Old
Trafford for in 2009 is slim, which could force a cut-price sale.
Paris Saint-Germain and their seemingly limitless transfer funds are
leading the race to sign the 27-year old, believed to be willing to
part with up to £90m.
It would break transfer world records if it went through, although
there are few indications this will happen.
The Ballon d'Or finalist has been offered a contract extension until
2018, increasing his salary by 50 per cent to a whopping £15m a year,
but reports of his increasing dissatisfaction in Madrid suggest he
will be ready to leave as soon as the end of the season.
Interestingly, despite scoring 23 goals in all competitions for the La
Liga champions, his image in Spain has taken a few dents.
He blamed those within the clubs for him feeling 'sad' in the capital,
claiming they have not provided enough support for him.
United meanwhile, will certainly keep close tabs on his touted movements.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confessed he would 'love' to bring
Ronaldo back one day, but talk is already circulating of him returning
along with Madrid coach Jose Mourinho to succeed Fergie, in the coup
of the decade.
Ronaldo is still good friends with with former United team-mate
Patrice Evra, who said: "He's done amazing things in Madrid, but has
not received the respect he deserves."
Real defender Raul Albiol, however, hopes it is nothing but
speculation, before referring to lingering unrest at the Bernabeu.
'I don't know if he's going to renew his contract or not,' he told
reporters. 'But Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the world and we want
him by our sideas long as possible.'