Putting aside the argument about who would be a better signing for the club, we started to wonder where exactly would Ronaldo fit in Louis van Gaal’s side and what would that Manchester United XI look like?
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Ronaldo was certainly not the sole person to blame for a shambolic display at home to the European champions, but numerous jeers from Real Madrid supporters were directed toward him nonetheless. “But these players are mostly ungettable”, said Van Gaal. The La Liga top scorer has 12 goals and four assists in the Spanish top flight and another two goals and three assists in his four Champions League matches. Van Gaal is a rigid coach [though], he likes it his way. Ronaldo will be hoping to be amongst the goals this weekend as Real Madrid host Barcelona in El Clasico.
Given the level of success that Ronaldo enjoyed during his first spell with the club, the news has naturally been met with excitement from United supporters.
The Real Madrid superstar has repeatedly referred to Fergie as a “father figure” during his time at Old Trafford. With reports claiming Manchester United are ready to offer him £350,000 a week to convince him to join the club.
For United, two or three seasons with Cristiano running at the Stretford End again is unquestionably more valuable than Bale doing it for six.
Paper Round’s view – There are various opinions on how good Coquelin really is, but everyone can accept that he is a much-needed defensive midfielder in the Arsenal team who makes the team markedly better.
“PSG were always the logical final step for him”, said Hayward.
Now 30, United would need to splash the cash to bring back Ronaldo, however.
“There’s a political game going on between Ronaldo and Florentino Perez around (Rafa) Benitez”. It was an inexplicable appointment at Real Madrid.
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“As I understand it, Ronaldo was irked by that from the beginning”. Not so long ago it was Manchester United at least challenging for the title.
