Manchester United could well have a slim chance of signing Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
It comes as Juventus look to offload the legendary forward in a bid to balance the books, a position that is mutually felt by the player.
Ronaldo has spent three years in Italy after leaving Real Madrid in a surprise transfer and still has another year to run on his contract.
The 36-year-old has won trophies every season with Juventus but last campaign was a disappointing one for the Old Lady, who narrowly edged Champions League football after finishing fourth in the table.
And the Portugal international has been linked with an exit this summer as he looks to join a club battling it out for the top prizes.
His €36m salary has caused problems with Juve's finances, especially after a tough year economically due to the Covid pandemic.
According to La Repubblica, both parties are working on a transfer away from Turin in a move that suits the player and the club.
It could give United a glimmer of hope in their bid to bring their legend back to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils have been regularly linked with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner but the finances over a deal would be difficult to pull off.
After signing Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane, United would have to sell players to bring any further additions to the squad.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has eyed the likes of Eduardo Camavinga and Kieran Trippier so a move for Ronaldo would be extremely difficult.
But the opportunity has presented itself as Juve look to sell him on and cut costs that have been spiralling out of control.
Ronaldo leaving Juventus would be another bombshell transfer in an extraordinary summer that has already seen Lionel Messi leave Barcelona.
Of all the clubs in the world, Paris Saint-Germain are one of the few teams that could afford the Portuguese star's wages.
Though after already signing Messi, Sergio Ramos and Gianluigi Donnarumma, whether they have the funds remains to be seen.
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PSG already have the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar in a tantalising side managed by Mauricio Pochettino.
While the prospect of having Messi and Ronaldo in the same side would be mouthwatering.
Roy Keane is a huge fan of Ronaldo, previously siding with his old teammate in the debate between him and Messi, saying: "I think there has been a great debate about him [Ronaldo] and Messi, but over the last six months, I think he's on a new level -- Ronaldo's out there on his own.
"It's not natural ability, as brilliant as he is, it's sheer hard work. He's got a lot of courage, he's brave and the guy is a genius.
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