Manchester United have reportedly booked a medical for Cristiano Ronaldo as he closes in on a sensational return to Old Trafford.
The Portuguese legend has made it clear to Juventus bosses that he wishes to leave the club in what is a stunning development.
Just last week Ronaldo had labelled speculation surrounding his future as “disrespectful” but it now looks increasingly likely he will be back in the Premier League in the coming days.
Manchester City were believed to be leading the race, with Pep Guardiola’s side scrambling after missing out on Harry Kane.
But Manchester Evening News claim that Ronaldo informed City that he was no longer interested in joining them, once United had registered their interest.
The report adds that United are willing to offer a two-year contract to one of their greatest ever players, 11 years after he departed for Real Madrid.
Sir Alex Ferguson is said to have made contact with his former player, helping convince him to return to his old stomping ground.
MEN state that a medical will take place in Lisbon ahead of a move before Tuesday night’s transfer deadline.
Ronaldo scored 118 goals during his first spell at the club and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer spoke in glowing terms about the forward when asked about the chances of him returning.
"I didn't think Cristiano was gonna turn out leaving Juventus," Solskjaer said. "And it's been speculation this morning and the last few days.
"We've always had good communication. I know Bruno [Fernandes]'s been talking to him as well and he knows what we feel about him. And if he was ever gonna move away from Juventus he knows we're here.
"We focus on the ones we have there, I don't want to speculate too much on Cristiano, what's happening there with the press.
"I've said many times with speculation, when you're Man United, when you're Ronaldo, when you're Messi, when you're Pogba, when you're Bruno, you have to read a lot about yourselves. So let's see what happens with Cristiano, he's such a legend of this club.
"Cristiano has been a legend of this club, he is a legend of this club, he's the greatest player of all time, if you ask me. I was fortunate enough to play with him, I coached him (in 2008) when I got my job.
“He almost retired me in that Wolverhampton game (in 2003) when I got injured because he kept switching sides!
"Such a tremendous human being, as well. Let's see what happens with Cristiano. Everyone who's played with him has a soft spot for him."
