England! When are you going to realize that country comes first!! It's the same idiocy that caused you to be so disgusted with Ronaldo in the World Cup. Ronaldo is a patriot first, and he knows that the team does not need Fergie to show up and create a media circus.

Ben, Minneapolis, USA

ronaldo is a great player but without the support at manchester united he is nothing and he will not get hardly enough support in madrid. the players will not change to adjust to his style of play they will stay in there positions and he will be unable to create anything like what he had done before

pranay, london, england

Re Chris, Manchester
Loyal? Nick Barmby?
Ask any Evertonian about 'loyal' Nicky Barmby

Jim, Liverpool, England

C.Ronaldo, is the best player in the world. but only because his team mates at man united have alowed him to be that good by supplying him with the balls, by having the pace and power. Madrid dont have the speed and there forwards wont change positions much allowing ronaldo no freedom to move!

Dazzel, Nottingham, England

As a loyal united fan all i can say is good riddance if he is leaving.A fabulous footballer who has contributed hugely to our recent success, but i never really bought into the whole cristiano ronaldo dream, I always suspected this may happen. He'll never be a legend of Old Trafford, i now hate him.

Mark Donnelly, Belfast, Northern Ireland

I'm a Hull City fan living in Manchester. As delighted as I am to finally be in the Premiership, their is certainly a big question mark over the loyalty of some foreign players in this league.
Give me Dean Windass and Nicky Barmby any day of the week.

Chris, Manchester,

Is funny to see all this people hating Ronaldo and Real Madrid, even people from countries like Zambia, Australia, Vietnam, what do they know about Real Madrid football?!! Come on, just leave them both alone!!

Marta, Madrid,

Just remember the WINK!!! Let him go.

steve , toronto, canada

RON is totally the best player in the world and he must join the best team in the world too. Manchester United must let Ronaldo go if only for 80 to 100 million pounds and Real Madrid must get nike on board aswel. It will be interesting to see how Man U play without Ronaldo next season.

Thato Mlotshwa, Joburg, RSA

I believe he will still be at United next season.

Nearly everything he is alleged to have said is via a third party or internet sites.

We all know he wants to play in Spain at some time but l doubt it is now.

He can win more medals at United then move on in a few years.

Andy, London,

However bold and indignant United supporters might be about Ronaldos behaviour you can't say you didn't see it coming. Ferguson has virtually built a team that supports a one man show, defended him from any criticism and allowed his vanity and arrogance to grow and grow.

chuck wilson, Manchester,

No team wants to lose their best players especially when that player is (probably) the best in the world but I think his current market value might just have peaked - so let him fulfill his dream and cash in.
If that happens the most serious question is on whom to spend the money....

Dave H, Wokingham, UK

Well, I don't like Cristian very much. Partly he plays too much on football fields. Yet, no one can deny his talent for playing football.In the last season, he really has been the ultimate success. And Sir Ferguson seems really likes to control everything he wants to. So Cristan should go.

Leo, Huizhou, China

Approving or withholding welcomes in Switzerland is not within the gift of Mr Ronaldo.

David Masu, Zürich,

This is all very well, But there is Mexico web site that is saying the Torres is moving to Man Utd, and there is a European site saying that Bergatov is moving to Arsenal, Italian sites are saying that Drogba is moving to Inter Milan, and Barcelona are talking to Adebayor from reliable sources.

andrew neave, Las Vegas Nevada, USA

Just sell him. Pocket the 70-80 million. Enjoy Euro2008. Spend 30-40 million on new players. Balance pay for the debt. Win another league title and we will be the ultimate kings of English football. Simple!

Saravanan, Puncak Alam, Malaysia

TAAAAAAAAAXXXIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!

andy, Hong Kong,

He is acting like he is bigger than the club, no individual player no matter how good is bigger than united. It was united that made him into the player that he is & he will never be as great as what he is playing at united. He is showing a total lack of respect for the club & manager that made him

Man U Fan, Belfast, Ireland

140+ Opinions. Interesting locations
Most of you are more likely to see Old Faithfull more than Old trafford.Arndale centre? Mosside,davyhulme?
I like the NE Patriots, but wouldnt call myself a "fan", let alone feel I have a right to bombard US papers with my opinions.
LFC forever...YNWA!!

PhilJN, LIVERPOOL (FC),

Manchester Utd is and remains bigger than any individual player no matter how talented or famous that player is. Based on this principle, I think Manchester Utd should sell him - it is clear he wants to go. Manchester can do without him.

Rez, Heald Green, UK

Did'nt Jose Mourinho once describe Ronaldo as "low class." Ronaldo's attitude towards Fergie visiting him at the Portuguese training camp, if true, goes a long way to proving the "Special one" correct. Take the money United! Remember, he has never really proved himself in the "big games"

Rod, Glasgow, U.K,

CR once said that he wanted to be a United "legend". There is no chance of that now. The fans will not waste time on a player who does not want to play for the club. United should get the best possible deal for him now. CR will be remembered as a good player who had a couple of good seasons at OT.

Phil Wolstenholme, Cannock, UK

CR is not indispensable - no point keeping him against his will, he'd just be a negative team player - Man U will go on and on regardless - legends come and go

Joe Timmins, London, england

He will go to spain.He has nothing more to achieve at manchester utd and he needs new challenge.Anyway who wouldn't want to leave manchester anyway,i can't think of anything more depressing.Anybody reading this would jump at the chance to go to spain,fantastic weather,wonderful food, need i say more

titch west, hadleigh,suffolk, uk

I think man utd. should take this opportunity to make money and let him leave. if this is his attitude, he does not deserve a team like man. utd.

solomon l . raj, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

I can't understand why CR is making life more complicated. United turned him into one of the best footballers in the past decade - and a temporary legend - However I wonder if he will still be called a legend if he prefers to be transferred to improve his earnings

Rodney Giusti, Malta, Malta

Ronaldo deserves the best he can get. This is his peak, the chance to play for one of the best clubs will not be ther forever. Let him take his shot at it!!"

Michael Amadi N, Lagos , Nigeria

For a man who does know where his bread is buttered, let's him go. Ronaldo does not aware of the fact that he has been groomed to stardom at the expense of his team players, notably, Rooney.

William Fok, Hong Kong, China

I would say the media are at work again to blow the purported comments totally out of proportion. I believe this to be sensationalism at its very best.

Calvin, Singapore, Singapore

Ronaldo has done it all at Man U: won the champions league and premiership double. He needs a new challenge, so why not Real? He is a prima donna anyway, much like Thierry Henry was at Arsenal...look what happened to him once he left the comforts of the premiership....

Loz, London, UK

"No player is bigger than the club"--selling him would be the best option right now. I just wonder how he would be today if he left ManU and Ferguson after 2006 WC. Would he get EC and all other individual awards? I doubt

Will, London, UK

"No player is bigger than the club"--selling him would be the best option right now. I just wonder how he would be today if he left ManU and Ferguson after 2006 WC. Would he get EC and all other individual awards? I doubt

Will, London,

real are big if you can ignore the state sponsorship, the corruption and the... um... failure on the pitch and lack of character.

still, it will be fun to see the faces of all of those who said about the glazers "let's wait and see". I doubt we'll have to wait much longer.

jem, london, uk

As a Real Madrid fan, I don't want Ronaldo. We have had more than enough of these spoilt kids who only think about their ego and their bank account. Real was the biggest club in the world when the team was more important than the players.

Nerio, Brussels, Belgium

"Great player not a great man. "
J. Whiteside, Lytham, Lancashire

This say it all. This is a not gentleman´s conduct. Even if he wants go to RM then he should keep his whishes for himself, and wait for the proper moment. And talk with the responsables for the situation and not with the press

Dani Major, Lisbon,

I have to agree with Aaron in London. British players (and Irish) are the most loyal. If all these reports are true, I say sell him as quick as possible but not to Madrid. Send him to Barcelona or any other Spanish club willing to pay the price. To think the way Utd fans stood by him sickens me.

Ray, Mellieha, Malta

Let the boy go. Its good for Man U to let him go. There players that can replace him. He shouldn't feel he is man U himself. Benzema or Berbatov can do for man U.
Sunday M. man U for life

Sunday Mwanza, Lusaka, Zambia

Sell the disruptive, ungrateful boy. Get £60M and buy Benzema, Queresma, Owen, Bentley and Micah Richards, 5 top quality players who are all relatively young [expect Owen] who would more than make up for him.
Good riddance Ronaldo.

Allan , London,

The best things for United is if Ronaldo left. He is disrespectful to his teammates and United leadership. Take the money and reinvest it. United has players able and willing to take his spot. Wayne Rooney will flourish again without Ronaldo there. And the one man ego circus will be gone.

James, Orient, USA

There is a contract. There is an escape clause if someone pays a certain amount. So, what is he problem?
Would any of you turn down an offer that doubled your salary, whether we are talkng of 20,000 or 6 million pounds?

kim, oxford,

He has been a terrific servant to the club whilst he has been here, however the heart wants what it wants. As long as he is leaving for the right reasons and not simply for the money I say let him go. Man Utd made him the player he is today and they can do the same again with another young upstart.

Michael Heap, Atherstone, UK

i think ronaldo is a fantastic player and has done man u the world of good but it is ronaldos choose if he wants to move but everyone in my family loves him so pleas dont move make up with sir alex. ?????????????

harry griffiths, shrewsbury, england

I think it's best for both Club and Player to iron this out amicably. Am i surprised at the turn of events?? Dont ever doubt the power of money!

Stanley, Abuja, Nigeria

Andy, Toronto, fair pt. but Ronaldo could learn from the senior players at Utd. Giggs, Neville, Scholes have been the nucleus for a very long time & have helped newcomers fit in to the culture of the club. Ronaldo is quite immature & naive if he thinks Real Madrid have his best intentions at heart.

Stephen Manick, Trinidad,

Paul - perhaps other teams need over rated show boaters?

Barclays Premier League Top Scorers

Ronaldo Man Utd 31

Tom, Holmfirthj, England

Would it make United fans happy if they got Gerrard and/or Fabregas and/or Torres and /or Messi, because with £120m in their pockets they probably could. Gerrards has been dying to get out of Liverpool for years, Torres must be wondering why he didnt sign for United and Messi would love it at Utd

Stuart, St Helier,

Practically, he would probably be best staying with the manager that is capable of winning the league and the European Cup. Man U are just as likely to win it again next year as Real. However the double header of being close to his home country, and the cash will be a big draw for this selfish kid.

Mark Johnson, Liverpool,

I'm MU through and through, and Ronaldo is the best player in the world at the moment.... but no player is bigger than the club, and to become a true legend of the game you have to posses more than just skill....Respect, moral fiber, loyalty. Ronaldo is some what short in this department.

Matt, North Yorkshire,

Sell him & give other teams a chance to win.

Mark, Woking, UK

Ferguson should have concentrated on being a real manager over the years and brought young players on, then the problem of buying and selling foreign players would never arise.
Manchester United have huge debts that in any other business would mean they were bankrupt.. So much for success.

john.gilmore, Paris, France

Seamus, it's nonsense to say Utd are 1 billion in debt, it implies that there is no asset value in the club. Simple economics here; if you bought a house worth 1 million, paid a deposit of £250k and financed the rest, after 3 years appreciation would you honestly say you have a debt of 1 million.

jonners, weybridge,

Clearly the sentiment of most United fans is -- sell Ronaldo. Mine too. I still believe that he is unable to torment the best defenders. Buy Santa Cruz or Higuain (as part of a swap), and that little left winger at Sevilla, Diego Capel.

Mike M., boston,

CR and Scolari dont want to be disturbed at this important time just before their first Euro game. I agree with the fact CR will be making a mistake if he goes to RM in the end its up to him. We all need to make mistakes in life this is how we evolve as human mature beings.

Maria Torpes, Brussels, Belgium

This is just speculation and journalists trying to sell papers. I'm sure they get on perfectly fine with each other

mamen, madrid, spain

A better deal for Manchester United would be a swap deal with Ronaldino and Henry and then he could avoid playing for that team who have no class or style and play as back up for Messi at the mighty Barca !!!

Pep, Les Corts, Barcelona,

Carlos De Santos of Santa Monica, California, I live in England now and lived in Santa Monica for one year while I was at UCLA film school. And I say, England is far more exciting than LA, and far more beautiful. Aiden do you really believe UK is anti-Christian and Spain/Port' is Christian? NOT!

Kathleen, Bournemouth, UK

Idolised them as a kid? If United are such a failure as a football club and he 'idolised Real as a kid' he wont mind taking a pay cut to get out of this Mancunian prison. Childhood ambition has got nothing to do with it, he is just arrogant beyond belief. CL again in 2009 then WAY behind LFC on 4.

David, Manchester,

So the 42 goals scored in a season were all his own work then? no team support to achieve it ? Ok then clear off to R.M. & leave M.U. to get on with making another leading goal-scorer who will probably end up thinking that they are the best thing in the world & don´t need M.U.,familiar story.

Mike Burkinshaw, Vilagarcia de Arousa, Galicia/Spain

From Ronaldo's point of view he has won everything with Utd.
Madrid need to replace Raul, and Ronaldo would be the perfect replacement. The lifetyle is more what he is used to, and easier to get home to Madeira. He is at the height of his value taking into account age and his talent. Cash in now.

Michael, London,

I understand why he would not want Ferguson interupting while he is getting ready for Euro 2008 but in the long run is Real Madrid not a step down from Manchester United. In the last few seasons they have finished first but they are nowhere near the force they used to be especially in Europe.

Iain, Carlisle, UK

He owes everything to us, who was there for him during the hard times during his father's death? Who created this extaordinary player form being a raw show pony? Man United and most of all fergie and quieroz! If Ronaldo leaves this summer he can forget his desire to be regarded as a united legend

Harry, Manchester, Madrid, England, Spain

Now let me see...

Madrid: Modern, clean, forward-thinking European city, great climate.
Manchester: smoking post-industrial slagheap, dirty, overcrowded, lousy climate.

Er.....

Dave, Notts, UK

Sell him for a huge over-inflated fee and buy 2 or 3 world class players instead. The capture of Ronaldo has become political for Real, it will be good for Calderon to get him, but he'll probably not prosper like he has in England. Let him make his mistake, he's been disrespectful to United.

Jonathan Main, Kuwait City,

Big clubs always get what they want in the end. They come in and unsettle players, then they leave. It happens to the rest of us all the time, now Man U know what it's like too. We almost kept Tevez for another year until you lot nicked him. That's why I have no sympathy.

Chris, Worthing,

The way I see it is . . . either an over-rated show pony is made to eat humble pie and sit on the bench OR Man Utd are forced into understanding that RM are a bigger club who can push them around OR Glory hunting reds from Norwich have to accept him back as a hero. Win-win-win for me

Steve, Manchester, UK

Hi All,
All I would like to say is that players have got to realise that no individual is bigger than the club, even Ronaldo. The difference with Ronaldo and Giggs (one of the best ever) is that he signaled to the rest of the world early on that he would never move from United - end of business.

Ken Walton, Bingley, West Yorkshire, , England

"I am a massive ManU fan".

Of course you are Andy from Toronto, of course you are.

Andy, Liverpool, UK

Do you think Man U play nicely when they want something, what about the saga around Tevez, or reluctant sale by Everton of Rooney.

Finally, Man U are not exactly filled with only homegrown talent, they are amongst the biggest spenders and have enormous debts to allow them to BUY their success!

M Jain, Edinburgh,

If Ronaldo leaves it will be no different from the time Thiery Henri left Arsenal. Not, after all, the big problem people think it might be. Unlike Henri, however, Ronaldo lacks character and morals so wouldn't be missed as a man either.

Andrew Waldron, Bournemouth, UK

No player should be bigger than a club however talented. Tempted to say sit him in the stands and show him and Real Madrid that contracts are legally binding...However thats probably being just as immature as Real. Put a huge price tag on him e.g. £120m. If they are still interested more fool them!

Leanne, Doncaster, England

Man Utd fans claiming that Manchester Utd is the world's biggest club is simply delusional.

Scott, London,

I am a massive ManU fan and I must say that I am not surprised that CR is leaving. His resume is complete at MU. CL, Carling, FA, Goal scoring title, back2back EPL player of the year, FIFA POY... the money received from Real could go a long way in pursuing bentley, downing, benzema, alves, nasri.

Andy, Toronto, Canada

Is'nt it amazing that Ferguson was there for Ronaldo when his father died,and this is how he repays him, he hasn't got the decency to answer one simple question on his future to his beleagured supporters and teammates.Let him rot in the stands if he puts in for a transfer ,cleaning Rooneys boots!!!!

dave williams, leeds, united kingdom

u dont know anything ashley....how has united pilaged other clubs when we buy and bring young players through our youth system and develop them. beckham, scholes, the neville's, butt, fletcher, o'shea, giggs to name a few!! all real madrid do is wait for a player to become great and them buy them.

orest, perth,

Sir Alex, SELL HIM! Get Robinho as part of the deal and unleash the obvious talent that Real have been unable to get out of him. If Ronaldo cannot see that Real is a graveyard for ex-United stars, and United can rule Europe for years to come...let him go. You made him, you can do so with another.

Alex, Bridgetown, Barbados

Manchester is not the centre of the world. In any case Ronaldo has been there, he's done it. Add that Spain offers more money, another famous club, excitement, adulation even. It's no surprise he wants to move. Ferguson should stop his Scots blether and get out and find another star.

Mike , Chichester, England

" The Glazer family would rather him sit on the bench"

Nice to see some pride in the game at last and it not all be about money, they are prepared to make a stance and pay him 120,000 p/w to sit on the bench well that's commendable. Hey, hang on a minute.....................?

Sean, Greece,

Keep him on the bench till the transfer window in January to stew a bit and sell him for £120M. His is an ungrateful posser

damon, Manchester , uk

Sad to see that after all the time Fergie waited patiently for the lad to bloom he comes back and knifes him in the back.He sholud consult the likes of Beckham,Owen and Anelka before making any moves.Real is not the place for him but with his huge ego maybe Man Utd aint either.Tone down or ship out!

dan, capetown, South Africa

While it would be a huge shame to see him go, if the money's right we should sell him. With the kind of money being talked about we could mount a serious bid for benzema, and still have some left to go for ramos, or a young winger somewhere. Sorry Ronny, you're fired.

Patrick, Madrid, Spain

Wake up United whiners!!!

You're happy to pilage every other club but when one is taken from you its the end of the world.

Ronaldo is a talent...but the bigger issue is that you're worried about being midtable at best if he goes.

Who else is going to score the 40+ goals he did? Rooney? haha

Ashley, Sydney, Australia

Personally, I have always believed Ronaldo to be nothing more than an overrated show boater. He seeks the attention and glory for himself but disappears during the big games. He should follow the likes of Giggs and Scholes, the epitome of loyalty, class and true professionalism.

Paul, West Midlands,

"we really need to start from getting all the Spaniards like Torres and Fabregas out of england"

jim, san diego, united states

So you expect a Catalan like Cesc to sign for Real Madrid do you? If you had any understanding of Spanish football, you'd understand why that won't ever happen.

Alex, London,

MU should ask Real Madrid to put up £120m and two players. See how keen they are then to put their money where their (and Ronaldos) mouths are. If tReal can't do that deal and he still wants to join them then sit him in the stands for at least a year...or play him in the reserves.

Julian, Wokingham, UK

I'm no great fan of Ferguson, but he will go up a lot in my estimation if he lets the spoilt winker rot on the bench for 4 years. It's time players, their agents and Real Madrid were made to understand that a conract is not a worthless piece of paper.

Mike Bassett, Norwich,

Hes joining a club he idolised as a kid so whats wrong with that?Real Madrid ARE the biggest and most successful European trophy winning club in Europe.United fans have always measured size by attendances and turnover and not number of trophy's won,as Liverpool fans will tell you-your way behind.

Lee, manchester,

alex mancham - you'll find that real madrid are THE biggest club in the world not man utd.

if a person wants to move then that unfortunately is his preference and is up to him. it doesn't mean that he can go though as he iss still under contract.

deno, preston, england

When Real Madrid come knocking nobody says no. Beckham Ronaldo (Brazilian) Zidane all huge stars but when they went to Madrid they became mega stars. Whether this year or next he'll be wearing all white. Ronaldo wants to lead Madrid's campaign for their 10th european champions not manures 4th

Richard , London, England

can man utd honestly say they would have won the league and champs league without ronaldo? he owes you nothing. they need him a lot more than he needs them as lets face it any team in the world would happily take him so he isn't exactly going to be short of offers

deno, preston, england

I don't want him here. Too much money and he seems not to be a man to be trusted. I'm afraid there'll be a lot of problems in RM with CR.

But I don't believe Ferguson is stupid enough to keep the player on the bench; that would be a punishment for CR to be sure, but it'd be very bad for MU too.

Fernando, Madrid, Spain

I'd say cash in MAN U! He isnt irreplaceable and top players will queue up to play for them

Chris Jay, Whitchurch, UK

If we have to sell him then so be it! Fergie, look no further than Theo Walcott! If Arsenal don't want to play him, we will! The Boy just needs the right platform and a regular starting place. He's quicker than Ronaldo and has all the tricks! Who better than Sir Alex to guide him to the top!

Jim Langston, Rochester, United Kingdom

Squeeze Real for every last euro. It will be too embarrasing for them to back down, and having boasted how much money they can make in shirt sales, they have nowhere to go. So start at €120m euros, and invite Barcelona to join the bidding. It they won't pay, then Ronaldo's ego will be the only loser

Nick, France,

United are as big as any club at the moment - they are English and European champions. Madrid have a poor team by their standards and havent won a knock out match in Europe for 5(?) yrs. It's down to the climate pure & simple. Point is it sets a precedent for the future if nani/anders wish to leave

richard, london, england

No ego allowed to be larger than Ferguies at Man U

surely not best way to persuade Ronaldo to stay by threatening to sit him in the stands

john , ipswich, uk

try keeping him until he gets the fifa world player of the year award then sell him in nxt season..its sad to see him leave..man utd are not ready to sell him coz we dont have a winger to replace him..for within a season sir alex will able to buy the right player..

roshan, seremban, malaysia

For the record, I support Liverpool and think Ronaldo is a fantastic footballer. That said, the guy is an absolute charlatan when it comes to the moral realm of getting paid ridiculous amounts of money to represent a world class team. Utd would be well rid, in exchange for some ludicrous amount of £

Robbie Real, Hicksville,

I LOVE ManU far more than CR himself. CR is individual,ManU is a TEAM!

Toishan, Canton, China

What's the point in having these long football contracts that can't be enforced? Contracts should be for a maximum of one year. If a player wants to move, you can't force them to stay and perform to the best of their ability. Not many clubs can afford to let their greatest assets rot in the stands.

kwakefield, Leeds, UK

Ronaldo is proving yet again that he will never be one of the greats of the game, and be best remembered for his diving skills. SAF should talk the money up and take it.

Chucky, France,

Once the Boy has made up his mind I think MU should sell him immediately so as not to get a player who is unsettled! Does MU need this kind of nervous breaks between leagues? My guess is no, so SELL, SELL!!!! Get Benzema or Berbatov for a fraction!

David , Moscow, Russia

who won the euro cup this year? utd top team not real madrid!
history is past, not present.

jo snubs, ballymena, ireland

The strength of the sources are comical. A portuguese sources said this, a Brazillian website said that. Team mates say.... This is just speculation. Why is there no visual or audio record of him saying he wants to go from the past week?

john, Manchester, United Kingdom

The boy says he wants to go to RM,so let him go, his friend Anelka is regreting having joined real m previuosly. Sell hime expensively and get more young talented palyers. As Man u You have been and you will always be great as great players have come and gone.
Though am a gunner

Enock Kasapato, Lusaka, Zambia

He's also a very intelligent man??!

john, Manchester, United Kingdom

Van Nistlerooy states that Real sign the best players. If that were true then surely they should be winnng the Champions League every season. When was it they won the CL?

Ian Wiggett, Adelaide, Australia

If Ronaldo wants to leave,let him go.Ronaldo doesn't respect the club.There is no point in regreting.Loyalty is very luxurious with Ronaldo.He will never be a legend in any club,include Real Madrid

Duc Viet, Hanoi, Vietnam

It amuses me how Ronaldo goes from "best player in the world" to Showpony in a matter of weeks.

Richard, London,

why is he even considering moving there? couldnt even make it to the champions league semi-finals ? whereas man u go and do the double ?????? ferguson is best manager in the world and ronaldo should stay with him . Ronaldo will do exactly what anelka , owen , beckham did , ruin his career by moving

sam, chelmsford, england

The age of greed has now reached new heights. If Ronaldo's comments are true, that he will move if the money is right, then he is demonstrating a truely disgusting characteristic found in the modern fottballer. Utd should slap a £600 million price tag on him and see the colour of Real's money then!

Bobby Smith, London,

RM are doing what RM always do when they want a player, they play the mind games. Drop anonymous hints to a transfer in the press and get people close to the player to tell about his 'dream' to play for RM.

It's a dirty and underhand way of doing business; tapping up without the direct contact.

Darren, Norwich, UK

United should get as much as they can from Real and let Ronaldo go. There are parallels here with Anelka, Wenger built a new team out of the money he got from 'Le Sulk'. Whilst Ronaldo is a great player, he produces his greatness against lesser opponents......

Tony D, Glossop, UK

Let's get rid of him & spend the 50mil on a host of other players who want to be with us. Perhaps Bentley would be a good start.
Raj, Melbourne, Australia

Raj, Melbourne, Australia

The British Press & TV especially Mark Lawrenson dislike the "fancy" dribbling, because no English player can perform.

Ferguson bows before the yanks, & culturally somewhat backward.

Ronaldo loves Portugal/Spain life style & his future is in the EU & not the anti ChristianUK

Aidan Fleming, Manchester, England

Ronaldo, you are a petulant little child!
Why don't you grow up and realise that the grass isn't always better on the other side. You are playing in the best league in the world, where you still have a LOT to learn.
Meet up with Henrik Larsson over there, he'll teach you how to be a professional.

Paul, Sunderland, England

It's a shame. It's a shame that after all that Manchester United have given him, and Ferguson in particular, he'd speak out so disrespectfully about the club and his mentor.

If he leaves United it will be the wrong decision- he will simply join a team of aging superstars (with a few exceptions).

Mat , London, UK

Until I hear him speak directly, in my mind he is still a United player.

It would make no sense to move now. United are on the crest of a period of dominance in Europe. It makes no sense to walk away for the circus that is Real Madrid.

Billy, Essex, UK

Micky, Brisbane, Australia - I'm a Barca fan and hate R Madrid. However, your comment about Van Nistelrooy is incorrect. He was La Liga's top scorer last season and has become their most successful signing of the last two seasons. Therefore, how can you say he's not prospered individually?

Albert Antona, St Albans, Herts

united is a club nearly 1 billion in debt it would be bad managment not to sell this over rated over hyped showponey
and the yanks know a good deal when they see one so its good by to the show poney and supporters should welcome just learn to live with this

seamus , dublin, ireland

Sell Ronaldo, keep the image and endorsement rights. Include a percentage of his Real Madrid shirts in the contract.

His talent can be replaced, his shirts sales can't.

John, Oxford, UK

haha last comment of Gerry made me laugh to death hah,you are sayin he cant truly test his talents in la Liga?? hah, i can admit that in the last few years Premiership had better level than La Liga but mention that the overrated italian league is better is a blasphemy.

daniel, London,

I am from Manchester and a United fan but Live in Madrid. I love the city but it hasn't stopped raining here over the last month, and not just a light Manchester drizzle! If Ronny is going to be a petty brat and misinterpret the man who gave him his big break to serve his own agenda, let him go

Andrew, Madrid,

Ronaldo is increasingly arrogant. There absolutely no need for his constant fuelling of the issue of moving to Madrid. He is definitely not bigger than Man U and I do hope he goes with the view to replace him with some fantastic signings. I wish him well.

Saf, London, UK

And of course the player said it clearly that he wants to be in the best club in history,not in a second league european team..u know he wants to be remembered and he can only achieve this in Real..in fact we are in the mood to sell robinho to Manutd to makes his parties in Manchester huahua

daniel, London,

I'm a Blackpool fan so i can look at the goings on at United from a neutral perspective, if any player at any club says that he wants to play elsewhere then he has to go. The length of his contract doesnt come into it, to keep him would be no good to Utd or Ronaldo.
Great player not a great man.

J Whiteside, Lytham, Lancashire , England

let him go!£60 mill will do.he is amazing but wants more money and is a peasant.at least the next winger we get might not dive all the time.
bentley from blackburn would do a good job and cost 25% of the fee.

rod smith, manchester, u.k.

It will be quite a dumb move for CR to go to RM but if he only thinks of money, I believe MU would be better off to get rid of him and get tons of £££ and players from RM (Robinho, Sneijder). For RM it'd also be a bad move; but it seems that they didn't learn a thing from the "galacticos" era...

Jorge, Lisbon, Portugal

Modern Madrid seem to be a disruptive influence who need curtailing. Unlike the old days of De stefano, and Puskas when a team enthralled the world this is a shady outfit more interested in selling shirts, although a few cups on the side as well would be nice.

ged, manchester,

Sell Ronaldo for £70m and buy Karim Benzema for £20m and Samir Nasri £13m. Both are are fabulous players aged 19 and 20 and will go on to emulate fellow countryman Zidane. With the leftover money, Fergusin should invest in a Roy Keane type defensive midfielder.

Sam, Glasgow,

This big baby is the latest in a long line of players who imagine they are bigger than the club that funds their handsome lifestyles. £120,000 a week, for any sake ... Man U should accept whatever crazy valuation Real place upon him, and laugh all the way to the bank. He is not irreplaceable.

Jura Alps, Annecy, France

Man Utd still hold the trump card- They can sell Ronaldo for €100 M, and what would Madrid get? A player that still cant handle the big occasion. What will he do in Spain? Score a hattrick against Levante and next week be invisible against Barcelona? I hope Van Nistelrooy torments him some more too

Stephen Manick, Trinidad,

Ronaldo,
I'm from your hometown and I live in California, I lived in England before for 5 years, my advise to you, leave England ....
The sooner the better....

Carlos Dos Santos, Santa Monica, USA

Remember what Keane said - "he'll go when Fergie decides he goes."

Ronaldo better be careful he doesn't actually get parked in the stands. That's what I like about Fergie, he IS the boss. Even better, he should send him on loan to Sunderland !!!!

Mark Duffin, Stratford, GB

I like the way he plays games, but i don't like the way he plays outside the game. For me, those who don't want to play in Old old trafford just kit them away, MU will still be the best team without them.

Cai Jun, Hangzhou, China

Yup, i seriously hope man utd will sell him if he insists on going. If a player does not feel belonged to a club anymore, what is the point? Much better to have a true Red devil. With 50mil pounds, fergie will have an enormous amount of cash to spend on players. He's getting to spoiled.

savior paul, lancashire, UK

Take the 50m - 60M and run, the guy could break his leg tomorrow and be worthless. Chelsea showed how to subdue him, and MU could do the same if they faced him in the Champions League. Not a MU fan at all, but I do not like to see disloyalty like that.

IPD, London,

Where is the evidence of this drift? I mean direct quote or action whereby Ronaldo said he doesn't want Ferguson around. It's all just ink and pixels unless there is proof. Ronaldo always considered Fergie a father-figure.

Mike, new york, USA

It is normal Cristinao Ronaldo wants to go to Real Madrid. Manchester is a great team...... but can´t compare with Real Madrid. Real Madrid is the best footabll team of the entire World with th ebiggest records as a team. Real Madrid has 9 Champions leagues. And the city is wonderfull..... no rain :

Manuel, Madrid, Spain

I'm tired of hearing about this. Let him go (expensively), we can easily rebuild around his depature. United need committed players regardless of perceived talents. He is a good player but unfortunately has become a legend in his own mind only and that can only be disruptive for team morale.

Stephen Smith, Warwick, Bermuda

Disgusting. You score 42 goals in a season, become player of the season and win two major trophys with arguably the biggest, no let me reiterate that, THE biggest club in the world.
The pay is good, the support phenomenal, the manager second to none and you want to move?

Alex Mancham, Brisbane-, Australia

This spoilt boy multimillionaire fails to realise how life has smiled upon him. £120,000 a week (criminal), adulation from some of the best fans anywhere, trust and loyalty from his manager, and he thinks he is omnipotent. He imagines he is better than he is.

Jura, Annecy, France

Lool i reckon he will leave, no offence but english players are the most loyal of em all, gunner speakin ere and its true, hleb, flamini, adebayor. Watch em fail its like every1, they will miss the premier league and when they do come bak it will never be the same, e.g anelka, owen.

Aaron, london,

It's a step-up for the lad. Moving from england's 2nd most successful club to spain's no. 1.

good luck to him *wink*

tom, london,

It really beats me that a player of Ronaldo's ability would want to go to Spain at such a young age. Is retirement on his mind? Does he have no ambition? If not England, then only Italy can truly test his talents.

Gerry, clydebank,

I hope that all this speculation/rumours are Real Madrid's low brow attempts to pry Ronaldo from Man United. Why is everyone attacking Ronaldo when he has been instrumental in helping United win the double this year?

Let's not jump to conclusions here.

Bruce, HK, China

United are bigger than this showpony.

And this is a Gooner speaking....your TEAM will be better without him....we had something similar at our club with a certain star player...and we still have the problem with others who think they have earnt more than they truly have.

Agents.....kill the game..

J.Wilkes, Gloucester,

Most English Premier League players who go to Madrid don't really prosper invidually. Beckham, Van Nistelrooy, Owen, Anelka, they've all spent a lot of time injured/sidelined (Capello didn't want Beckham). If this is what you want Ronaldo, fine. No sympathy here when you cripple & we get 60m for you

Micky, Brisbane, Australia

He is a spoilt little boy. He signed a contract last year for 4 years, so Fergie is right, let him play in the reserves to see his contract out. Big headed little git will soon start crying. Who held the gun to his head last year to sign the contract ?
The boy should grow up and stop moaning.

Alan, London,

Ferguson should park him on the bench, let him rot, with no match playing his skills will go rusty and value will drop, and he will get back to his senses.

samba king, Rio,

agree with everyone here, let him go, his ego has grown too large, after CL final shootout he didnt run to celebrate team & van der sar (person who proved the decisive factor), he stayed in middle to get attention. i have never seen that before, sign for me of selfishness. ronaldinho could same job

David, Melbourne,

If ronaldo wants to go, get the best deal we can for him. He'll be going in 2 seasons anyway and he is becoming quite disruptive with these rumours. I love to watch him in a united shirt, but if he indeed is the one fueling this speculation, he hasnt changed from the winking cheat at the world cup

Adam, llandudno, uk

Oe of his biggest mistakes would be leavin Man . Ronaldo should know, that with Man U's salary he'll have twice of what Madrid is offering, and obviously he doesnt remember the Champions League because Manchester United, which means they are the best club in the world. I say he should stay.

Jon, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Ronaldos behaviour is disrespectful but not unlike the behaviour of Real Madrid so it would seem they are well suited. In his own mind he may believe that he is the best player in the world but I dont think many people in football truly believe that. Sell him whilst the price and hype is high

Jocky Macdougal, Manchester, UK

Life will go on without it. His going was always on the cards after his mom said her dream would be he join Real Madrid. Let him go. He will never score more than 20 goals there, with Raul, Nistelrooy and such always demanding the ball from him (Ronaldo = most shots, least assists for Man Utd).

Bertrand Lee, Singapore, Mauritius

The proposed move to Real has always sounded to me like a drawn out "car sale" with bidding on both sides going up...going back as far as his mum getting in on the move in January by posing with him for a paper with a mock-up of him in a Real shirt saying she always wanted him to play for them!!

carl, carlisle, cumbria

being a real Madrid fan i hate Ronaldo but will accept him in Madrid. but for the money there asking a think we should go after young rising stars and start a youth movement we really need to start from getting all the Spaniards like Torres and Fabregas out of england

jim, san diego, united states

With Nani, Quieroz and Anderson to share a common language with, the adoration of fans and (until recently) the press dumbfounded by his talent, why on earth would he jeopordize his career in this way? Alex can make him even better, but clearly he is not mature enough to see this.

Mr Smith, Bristol,

Class...Just like his manager!

Always a pleasure to see the old man get a taste of his own medicine!

J.Dawes, Manchester,

I'm not a Man U fan, and I hope Ferguson is stubborn and keeps him...

If he really wanted, he could probably pry Ramos, Sneijder, Higuain and 50-million pounds... frankly, with those three and an incremental 50-million to spend, Man U might be better than they currently ae.

John, Los Angeles, USA

Let's get €100m for him and blow the lot on Kaka and Torres!

sean, dublin, ireland

sir Alex sud let Ronaldo go. In my view he has bcom a bother to the club.Use part of the money to buy ronaldinho and atleast one tall striker above the height of tevez n rooney .Bring in manucho and buy two more defenders. finally loan young lads to kean and sell fletcher,silvester,oshea and saha,

kisia, N.Bergen, USA

Ronaldo is immature. and not as good has he thinks.
he missed in barcelona. he missed in moscow. and he gonna falter again for portugal. let him go. scolari please give him the bench. fergunson please give him the stands. get the money and let him go. he is not worth it.

jose, st helier, jersey

Honestly Ronaldo has forgotten that if it wasnt 4 Ferguson he wouldnt be that far coz Ferguson always had hope in him wen he played his worst.but watever stars usually go down after goin to Spain from England.Its funny how money changes sweet people

Laura, Kampala, Uganda

Let him go! He obviously doesn't care about Man U.

Maybe he'll have a goodish season with RM, then party too hard, lose focus because of another manager change, play for an underperforming team, win the league maybe and retire to the US. Good luck to him!

AT, Sydney,

No player is bigger than the club. If he really thinks the grass is greener on the other side we should sell him for as much as we can.

He doesn't know he good he's got it at United.

United won trophies before Ronaldo came, and will certainly win them after Ronaldo has gone. Life goes on..

dave, Manchester,