United are willing to listen to offers for Ronaldo this summer, Sky Sports News understands, but the club’s public stance remains that they are not for sale. Ronaldo will not be part of United’s tour of Thailand and Australia due to “personal issues”, Ten Haag said on Monday. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player See all 18 of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Premier League goals for Manchester United from the 2021/22 season But the United boss added: “We’re planning with Ronaldo for this season – that’s it. I’m looking forward to working with him.” Asked if Ronaldo wants to leave, Ten Haag replied: “He hasn’t told me that. I have read, but as I say, Cristiano is not for sale, he is in our plans and we want to succeed together. “I spoke to him before this matter came up. I had a chat with him and had a very good conversation.” Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Sky Sports News reporter Melissa Reddy reports from Bangkok where Manchester United have arrived for their pre-season tour – without Cristiano Ronaldo. The 37-year-old forward returned to Old Trafford last summer after a shock switch from Juventus and still has one season left on his deal. Sky Sports News has been told that Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has spent the past few weeks selling the ‘Cristiano phenomenon’ to clubs, having assembled a dossier on his client’s massive sponsorship, social media and the influence of ‘new markets’ ». Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is among executives listening to the pitch and considering a move, with the Blues also in talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar. Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Napoli have also been linked with Mendes.
The Ronaldo dilemma: Was he at fault?
Sky Sports’ Peter Smith: Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Premier League Player of the Month for April. He had scored five goals in four games, including a hat-trick. But during that month, Manchester United won just one game in six. Ronaldo was also named in the Premier League team of the year. United ended the season with back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Crystal Palace. Sixth and no trophy. It was their worst league performance in 32 years. While his team faltered, Ronaldo – at 37, let’s not forget – found a way to make his mark. The individual and the collective. This is Ronaldo’s dilemma. Read the full feature here
Man Utd predictions: Ten Hag debut, followed by clash with Liverpool on Sky
Image: Crystal Palace host Arsenal on opening night
Erik ten Hag’s first Premier League game as Manchester United manager will be against Brighton at Old Trafford, live on Sky Sports, on the opening Super Sunday of the 2022/23 season. After taking on the Graham Potters on Sunday 7 August, live on Sky Sports, United travel to Brentford next Saturday before hosting rivals Liverpool in a blockbuster early-season clash on Monday Night Football, 22 August. Both of these games are also live on Sky Sports. United’s trip to the Etihad Stadium for the first Manchester derby of the season on October 1 kicks off a daunting month which sees ten Haag’s side travel to Everton and Chelsea and host Tottenham, Newcastle and West Ham. The last game before the season breaks for the winter World Cup will be against Fulham on the weekend of November 12/13. United then return to action on Boxing Day at Fulham. 2023 will begin with a home game against promoted Bournemouth. Premier League champions Manchester City are next at Old Trafford on January 14, the return trip to Anfield on March 4, while United finish their season at home to Fulham on May 28.
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