Before Manchester United‘s season opener against Brighton, star striker Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be seeking a way out. The 37-year-oldwants to leaveonly one season after his comeback because he wants UEFA Champions League action now more than ever before.
However, afterfinishing sixth in the Premier League in the previous 2021-22 campaign, the Red Devils will play in the UEFA Europa League this year. In spite of that, at this point, they are hoping to keep hold of the Portuguese attackerwho has a deal that expires in 2023.
Dutch manager Erik ten Hag called it ‘unacceptable’for him to leave a pre-season game against Rayo Vallecano early last weekend.Ronaldo’s availability for Sunday’s Premier League opener against Brighton is still up in the air.
Manchester United plan to use Leroy Sane to tempt Ronaldo to change mind
As Fabrizio Romano explains, Jorge Mendes is still discreetly searching for a solutionfor his client, but the dearth of prospective bidders is making it tough. Meanwhile, the Old Trafford outfit are moving heaven and earth to attemptto persuade CR7 to remain.
That is why the Premier League giantsare reportedly in discussion with Bayernover the possibility of acquiring attacking midfielder Leroy Sane.The future of the 26-year-oldhas been questioned in recent months due to the fierce rivalry for offensive positions within Julian Nagelsmann’s squad.
While Sane had been expected to start against Eintracht Frankfurt, Serge Gnabry, Sadio Mane, Jamal Musiala, and Kingsley Coman all started instead.The German ace is tied to theBundesliga winners until 2025, but he will be looking for regular appearances in the months leading up to the World Cup in November.
With Erik ten Hag still open to adding to his offensive options this summer, the English publication The Mirror reports that Manchester United have made an inquiry regarding Leroy Sane’s availability. Antony , a Brazil international who excelled under Ten Hag at Ajax, was originally the top target for United’s offensive personnel.