Cristiano Ronaldo exit effect outlined as Marcus Rashford notes difference in Man United return

03.07.2022 - 22:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Sunday, July 3.

United can’t afford Ronaldo transfer battle

Cristiano Ronaldo’s future continues to dominate the headlines, with the speculation taking yet another twist on Saturday. Reports have suggested the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has asked to be allowed to leave United should the club receive a satisfactory offer.

It’s a saga that the Reds could certainly do without this summer, particularly as the club begins a new era under Erik ten Hag. What was supposed to be a major rebuild at Old Trafford threatens to turn into an ongoing battle for Ronaldo’s services.

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Should Ronaldo go, it would leave United with just Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford as potential strikers. There are very few elite-level options left on the market, and any that are available will cost a fortune.

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Rashford reveals the two things Ten Hag has done in training

Ten Hag has now overseen his first week of training as United boss, and has had the chance to get down to work with a number of big names. The rest of squad are set to return to Carrington this week following the recent round of international fixtures.

Ahead of those players making their return, Marcus Rashford has given an insight into what they can expect. And the England international has pointed to two changes brought in by United’s new boss.

"We have got that feeling of excitement and that buzz around the training ground again and so it is definitely positive going into pre-season," he told MUTV. "It is just about, one, getting the principles right of how Erik wants us to play and the details, and, two,