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"WORLD EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United on the brink of mega deal for Cristiano Ronaldo reunion

MANCHESTER UNITED are locked in advanced talks to clinch the stunning return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford.

United and Real Madrid have spent the past 12 days negotiating an £80m package – and the Premier League champions are increasingly confident of getting their man.

David Moyes made his move two weeks ago when the club heard through the grapevine Madrid had stepped up their interest in signing Gareth Bale.

And for the first time they found their Spanish rivals prepared to negotiate after the player told them he would be interested in returning to England.

New United chief executive Ed Woodward made contact with Real president Florentino Perez in the knowledge Ronaldo had yet to agree and extension to his current deal at the Bernabau which has just two years left to run.

United are close to clinching a mega £80m deal for Ronaldo
Ronaldo spent six successful seasons at United
“United and Real Madrid have spent the past 12 days negotiating an £80m package for Ronaldo”
Starsport understands Perez then sought assurances Ronaldo would commit to the new deal – and was stunned to learn he was keen on returning to Manchester instead.

That forced them to open up to United’s advances, knowing they would only get a fraction of the fee for one of the world’s best players if he stayed another season.

It also explains why they are prepared to break the world record to ensure they clinch the signing of Tottenham star Bale in an effort to appease fans worried by Ronaldo’s departure.
David Moyes is set to clinch his first huge transfer as the new United boss
United's move for Ronaldo has been sparked by talk of Gareth Bale joining Madrid
United have been happy to talk openly about their interest in Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, with speculation surrounding that transfer meaning work on the Ronaldo move could be done without fuss in the background.

In a highly complicated package, Starsport understands some of the money in terms of wages will be offset by American car giants General Motors making the Portugal star their global ambassador.

Chevrolet, owned by GM, become United’s principal club sponsors at the end of the season and see Ronaldo as the ideal man to boost their image globally, and in North and South America during World Cup year.
United have been open in their pursuit of their other transfer target Cesc Fabregas
United have made contact with Real president Florentino Perez over a deal
Kit manufacturers Nike have also been kept informed, as Ronaldo is one of their main sporting ambassadors.

The bid for Real ace is one of the reasons why Wayne Rooney’s proposed move to Chelsea has been held up.

Despite public claims they do not want to sell the wantaway England star, United would be willing to do business once they can get in a marquee signing of their own. Madrid have stepped up their interest in Bale this week. "

I want to believe ='(

 

[pulga]

He has the confidence of the majority of madrid men, only here and certain areas does he lack support. It matters not. Benzema has the confidence of Carlo and Zidane, and that's all that really matters. You will see the light soon enough. Or maybe never. Oh well.
Just do not be spiteful when Benz scores and performs well. That would be silly and very sad to witness. and I have witnessed many who are against benz who were spiteful when Benz does well for madrid. and boy twas sad to witness.

I actually misread on the last bit so nvm. However, I have been insulted before on footygaf and though I do not care what you say of me, my missus is a different story.

Dude, Im not stupid enough to not be happy if Benzema is banging in goals left and right wtf.

He bags us the Decima and Ill fucking get his named tatooed on my balls

 

[panty]

Of course, Madrid is the only club in the world who has the power to make the best players in the world leave the teams they play for.

That's not what I said. I've been watching all the pre-season games, all the practise videos and photos and there's nothing there that would make you jump to a such conclusion that he's leaving. And I'm talking about this summer window.

 

[kingellesar]

Telegraph and Mirror say the Bale deal has been struck at £105m.

Holy shit (if true).

Yeah one of our reputable itks just said hes off

Also hes not in squad for weekend apparently....

Ffs why did I give myself hope this morning.

 

[K1LLER7]

Telegraph and Mirror say the Bale deal has been struck at £105m.

Holy shit (if true).

Ronnies coming home.

@FootballFan what happens when Neymar does the same thing this season?

 

[Shagwell]

Oh God the last thing we need is another dirty scummy player.

He'd better be bloody good this Costa fella

 

[pulga]

Ohh thought it was something new. I already said yesterday, we have Neygod now, Messi can do what he wants.

They are new! From this morning's Revista Muy

There was even an editorial for all the photoshop conspiracy theorists lololol

 

[Suen]

Getting a taste of his own medicine.

Hahaha from Real Betis. Serves him right, fucking Diego Cunt.

 

[Feorax]

Telegraph and Mirror say the Bale deal has been struck at £105m.

Holy shit (if true).

This is one of those where I'll believe it when it's on either clubs website. Too much BS around.

 

[Can Crusher]

Yeah one of our reputable itks just said hes off

Also hes not in squad for weekend apparently....

Ffs why did I give myself hope this morning.

What a sad moment in modern football history.

 

[Suen]

Yes Bale plsssssssss!! Lol Decima is coming!!!!

 

[Ushojax]

Telegraph and Mirror say the Bale deal has been struck at £105m.

Holy shit (if true).

Presumably just regurgitating the AS story.

Great money if true. Perez is truly insane, we're lucky we're dealing with a joke club.

 

[Sane_Man]

Arsenal have been strongly linked with Costa many times in the past. Maybe Liverpool are bidding on him so Arsenal panic about missing two transfer targets (by Liverpool leaking to the press that signing Costa does not mean Suarez will be sold) and buy Costa and back off Suarez.

 

[panty]

Just think what we could've done that money.

Sigh

 

[Fergie]

Roberto Soldado has revealed he felt he had to leave Valencia because he had been lied to by club president Amaedo Salvo.

The 28-year-old spoke out after agreeing to move to Tottenham Hotspur for a £25.8 million club-record deal and he pulled no punches when discussing his reasons.

As he prepared to fly out of Valencia airport to head for his Tottenham medical in London, Soldado was relishing the move but he was also strongly critical of Salvo.

"I'm very hopeful," he said. "But I'm leaving Valencia after three unforgettable years. But it's a new project and a new change in my life for me and my family.

"It is a good deal for Valencia and for me. All this time I didn't say a word to not harm Valencia's club image and the transfer itself until everything was totally clear.

"I'm leaving because I don't trust in the new (Valencia) project. The president all this time was telling me lies several times since I talked to him on the phone.

"I think the deal could have been done with sincerity but it was not.

"I wish Valencia all the best. They will always be in my heart.

"This decision was mine entirely and my family, no-one was pushing me to go."


Sky Sports.

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[Salvadora]

 

[Mr.Marston]

lol at Madrid.

When in doubt, buy the player of the moment.

 

[Turok_TTZ]

Dude, Im not stupid enough to not be happy if Benzema is banging in goals left and right wtf.

He bags us the Decima and Ill fucking get his named tatooed on my balls

Well as long as I make that clear its fine. No seriously, there have been madrid men cursing to no end whenever Benz does well and scores just because they want a new striker and want Benz gone.

Benzema will prevail. just needs more time to get rid of that rust. and observing psg match, he has plenty of rust to get rid of, he is very rusty.

 

[pulga]

Presumably just regurgitating the AS story.

Great money if true. Perez is truly insane, we're lucky we're dealing with a joke club.

I love how your tune has changed from "no chance in hell Bale is leaving this summer" to insulting our club

You should be thanking us, you fucking fruit, we're the whole reason you should presumably be able to make it into the CL next season. That is if Levy buys right.

 

[Ushojax]

If Madrid let Ronaldo leave they are more stupid than even I imagined. Bale is good but he's played one season in the CL. He is not ready to take that mantle yet.

I love how your tune has changed from "no chance in hell Bale is leaving this summer" to insulting our club

You should be thanking us you fucking fruit, we're the whole reason you should presumably be able to make it into the CL next season.

lol

My opinion changed when the player's opinion changed. When he was happy to stay, I said he would. When it became obvious he changed his mind, I changed mine.

 

[Can Crusher]

So.... Who can Tottenham buy with that money?

 

[Turok_TTZ]

So.... Who can Tottenham buy with that money?

Luis Suarez I hear he is the one of the best in the world trolololololololol.

 

[pulga]

Ill change my avatar to something Barca related if Ronaldo leaves this summer

Hell, FF can pick it.

 

[Suen]

Presumably just regurgitating the AS story.

Great money if true. Perez is truly insane, we're lucky we're dealing with a joke club.

Barcelona is the factor here. Barca could probably make Madrid go bankrupt. Just buy a whole team of stars for high fees and Madrid will self-implode

Just think what we could've done that money.

Sigh

It's stupid but let's be honest here, we knew something like this was coming the moment Barca signed Neymar. Would have rather taken Falcao/Cavani lol.

edit: yeah CR7 leaving would be insane. We'd get weaker, not stronger.

 

[Shagwell]

Hahahaha

 

[LegoArmo]

Ronnie's coming home baby.

 

[pulga]

What does the United feed look like?

 

[Turok_TTZ]

Just think what we could've done that money.

Sigh

Sign De Rossi, Sign Thiago Silva.
Pack it up, madrid for cl. at least that is what i would have done with the money.

 

[Ushojax]

Lamela, Mcmanaman, Chiriches.

Those are the three we should buy. Probably cost £50m in fees but they would be the right players.

 

[Fergie]

Ronnie's coming home baby.

You know it.

 

[Sane_Man]

So.... Who can Tottenham buy with that money?

Best case scenario: They've already spent half on their summer transfers and the rest is going on the new training ground.

Worst case scenario: They buy a world class player to replace Bale, sign another bunch of class players, and storm up the league.

I fear the latter..

 

[Naughty God]

What does the United feed look like?

Varela Undisclosed
Penarol

Best case scenario: They've already spent half on their summer transfers and the rest is going on the new training ground.

Worst case scenario: They buy a world class player to replace Bale, sign another bunch of class players, and storm up the league.

I fear the latter..

Spurs can't attract any world class players.

 

[Lightning]

Luis Suarez I hear he is the one of the best in the world trolololololololol.

Suarez is one of the best in the world.

 

[Feorax]

Lamela, Mcmanaman, Chiriches.

Those are the three we should buy. Probably cost £50m in fees but they would be the right players.

Certainly if you can bring in those three, Spurs will be a hell of a force next season.

Both AVB and Rodgers seem hellbent on making sure their respective squads as balanced and deep as possible. Obviously something they picked up under Mourinho's tenure, and probably likely to pay dividends for both in the long run.

Also, John Cross is starting to write some embarrasing stuff now.

 

[Yen]

So.... Who can Tottenham buy with that money?

Diego Costa

 

[Suen]

Arsenal have been strongly linked with Costa many times in the past. Maybe Liverpool are bidding on him so Arsenal panic about missing two transfer targets (by Liverpool leaking to the press that signing Costa does not mean Suarez will be sold) and buy Costa and back off Suarez.

Uh weird we'd be linked with him. Anyway he's not that much better than our current Arse strikers/wingers

Spoiler

ok maybe a bit better

although he was showing some rather good football at the end of the season.

 

[Turok_TTZ]

Pulga do you reckon CR7 and Bale can work together?
I say nay. not a chance. too similar.

 

[Salvadora]

What does the United feed look like?

 

[Clydefrog]

Just think what we could've done that money.

Sigh

two Bales are equal to one Boeing 787

 

[Turok_TTZ]

Suarez is one of the best in the world.

Oh I'm sure he is. Just like Walcott is better than mehssi right? Bahahahahahahaa!

 

[Error]

Ronaldo is not renewing his contract, if they want to cash on him now is the time. He is not getting any younger.

 

[panty]

Ronnie is playing his best football now. He's going to wait a year and then make his mind.

 

[ShogunX]

Luis Suarez I hear he is the one of the best in the world trolololololololol.

Oh I'm sure he is. Just like Walcott is better than mehssi right? Bahahahahahahaa!

What the fuck is wrong with you?

 

[Clegg]

Turok you remind me of Elsk. Except he had a bit more variety.

Don't be that guy.

 

[Turok_TTZ]

Ronaldo is not renewing his contract, if they want to cash on him now is the time. He is not getting any younger.

Indeed. He wants 100% image rights, flo is not giving in. Whole point to signing Bale is to ensure we are covered if CR7 does leave.

I doubt manutd would provide the cash for the deal to happen though. Al Kelaifi and Flo are on good terms iirc...

 

[LTWheels]

Arsenal's voice in the press is at it again. John Cross article, he's getting desperate now.

Liverpool agreed to Luis Suarez transfer if a Champions League club offered £35m claim Arsenal target's camp

If they knew it was '£35m' why bid £40 and 1? lol

 

[Lightning]

Oh I'm sure he is. Just like Walcott is better than mehssi right? Bahahahahahahaa!

Well you think Benzema is better than Suarez which shows that you don't know much.

 

[Error]

Turok is just batshit insane.

 

[Mr.Marston]

Well you think Benzema is better than Suarez which shows that you don't know much.

:lol

 

[Feorax]

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