Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Manuel Akanji BOOST, Antony twist as rivals join race, De Jong fuming, Ronaldo gives update
MANUEL AKANJI prefers to join Manchester United over Arsenal in the summer, reports suggest.
The Borussia Dortmund defender, 27, has been informed that he is no longer part of Dortmund manager Edin Terzic's plans and won't be used in the team's remaining pre-season games.
Elsewhere, United have been linked with a move for Ajax star Antony all summer, but now Liverpool have joined the battle for his signature.
And wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo is continuing to train alone as the Manchester United forward keeps up his his fitness in his native Portugal.
The 37-year-old has informed the Red Devils of his desire to leave this summer after the club failed to secure Champions League football.
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Man Utd respond to Ronaldo
Manchester United have angrily responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s desire to quit Old Trafford this summer telling him it won’t happen.
Ronaldo has reportedly told United he would like to leave if a significant offer arrived from another team.
But a source told the Daily Mirror: “Cristiano is not for sale.
“We want – and fully expect – him to be with us next season”
Ronaldo’s next destinations
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will certainly not be short of suitors if he leaves in the summer.
According to , Bayern Munich and Premier League rivals Chelsea could try and snatch him if he departs from Old Trafford.
New Blues owner Todd Boehly met the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s representatives Gestifute last month.
Bayern, on the other hand, would first like to wait and see what happens with their own wantaway superstar Robert Lewandowski, as they have already signed Sadio Mane from Liverpool.
A return to the Serie A, where he enjoying a successful stint with Juventus, is also on the cards
Credit: GETTY IMAGES More reasons to go
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has informed the club he would like to leave if a suitable offer arrives.
According to , it’s not just professional reasons, such as playing in the Champions League, that led Ronaldo that decision.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner also stated there are personal reasons behind that.
That is because the star forward’s young family has been dealing with a difficult period
More on Ronaldo
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo believes he has “three or four years” left at the highest level and would like to spend them at a Champions League club.
That is according to , who report that Ronaldo no longer views his future at United following last season’s state of disrepair.
And according to close friends, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s affection and respect for the Red Devils fans remains as strong as ever.
The star forward has been part of 19 consecutive Champions League seasons since leaving Sporting Lisbon for English football in the summer of 2003
Ronaldo wants out
Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has asked to leave the club if a suitable offer arrives in the summer.
That is according to , who report that Ronaldo wants out of United because he wants to play in the Champions League.
The Red Devils missed out on Europe’s premiere competition after finishing sixth and will instead be in the Europa League.
That poses as a hammer blow for new manager Erik ten Hag, who is looking to turn things around at Old Trafford