There are reports that Cristiano Ronaldo is billed to return to Manchester United as the Old Trafford club manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has opened the door for a dramatic return of the Juventus’ star.

Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes was in talks with neighbours Manchester City after the Portugal star decided to leave Juventus, but it emerged on Friday afternoon that Pep Guardiola’s side will not sign him.

The Italian club wanted a £25million transfer fee but City were pushing for a free transfer and for Ronaldo to take a pay cut on his £500,000-a-week wages.

And United sensationally signalled their interest in the Old Trafford legend on Friday when Solskjaer made it clear that he would welcome the 36-year-old five-time Ballon d’Or winner back to the club.

“Ronaldo is a legend of the club, and the greatest player of all time, if you ask me,” said the United boss.

“I didn’t think he’d leave Juventus. We’ve always had a good communication and I know Bruno (Fernandes) has been talking to him.

“He knows what we feel about him. If he was ever going to move away from Juventus, he knows we’re here.

“When you are Messi, Ronaldo, Pogba or Bruno, you have to read a lot about yourself. Let’s see what happens with Cristiano, because he is a legend of this club.

“I don’t want to speculate too much on Cristiano. We focus on the ones we have here. I’ve said many times, when you’re Man United or (Lionel) Messi, Ronaldo you read a lot about yourself.

“I was fortunate to play with him and coach him. Everyone who has played with him has a soft spot for him.”