Arsenal to 'meet' with Ajax over Lisandro Martinez and more Manchester United transfer rumours

Chelsea are said to be in ‘advanced’ talks with Manchester City over a potential Stamford Bridge return for Nathan Ake.

Manchester United could be without Cristiano Ronaldo next season, with the forward reportedly ready to walk away from United in search of Champions League football.

Manchester United amid another summer of turmoil but this time there is reason for positivity due to the top talents coming through the academy. Erik ten Hag has walked into a dumpster fire with the likes of Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, Edinson Cavani and Jesse Lingard all leaving. Cristiano Ronaldo has elevated the situation by handing in a transfer request just before the squad was supposed to jet off to Australia and Thailand for a pre-season tour.

Manchester United's pre-season preparations have been dealt a huge blow by reports claiming that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Old Trafford in pursuit of Champions League football.

Manchester United are unsure when Cristiano Ronaldo will return to training after he was absent from Carrington for the second day in a row on Tuesday.

Manchester United pass master David Beckham as the Dane edges closer to an Old Trafford switch.Eriksen and Beckham are the only two players in Premier League history, according to Squawka, that have registered ten or more assists in four consecutive Premier League campaigns. Beckham achieved his at United, while Eriksen's came at Spurs.And United will be hoping that Eriksen can replicate that form after the Red Devils verbally agreed a deal for the Dane.

Chelsea have emerged as shock front runners to sign Manchester United wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo, but the 37-year-old has been urged to focus on a "sexy" move to Bayern Munich.The five-time Ballon d'Or winner may have only returned to United last summer, but due to their failure to secure Champions League football the Portuguese star has reportedly asked to leave. Chelsea have been placed on high alert, and agent Jorge Mendes offered Ronaldo to co-owner Todd Boehly last month.Chelsea are said to be pondering a move, especially after Romelu Lukaku secured a loan switch back to Inter Milan.

Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for Cristiano Ronaldo after the Manchester United forward was said to have asked to leave this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to force through an exit from Manchester United may leave fans surprised, it is something that the club's hierarchy have reportedly been discussing for some time. The Portuguese superstar has submitted a transfer request and failed to report for pre-season training.

Manchester United have been left in the dark over when Cristiano Ronaldo will report back for pre-season training. And it means the Portuguese icon could miss the start of United's pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia.

Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, according to reports. Ronaldo has decided he wants to leave Old Trafford this summer, with Champions League football believed to be his primary reason. United missed out last season after a dire campaign, which saw them finish sixth in the Premier League.

Bookmakers have reacted to Cristiano Ronaldo's desire to leave Manchester United this summer by pricing up which club the 37-year-old will be at come the start of the 2022/23 season. News broke over the weekend that Ronaldo has told the United hierarchy that he wishes to leave Old Trafford in this transfer window - an announcement that has divided opinion among fans, if social media is any reliable guide (of course it isn't).

Manchester United's pre-season preparations have been thrown into jeopardy following reports over the weekend that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club in this summer's transfer window.

Almost every Manchester United international player has reported back for pre-season training after their summer break.

Cristiano Ronaldo's old comments on his motivations have potentially shed light on his Manchester United future.

Manchester United could be set to do battle with Arsenal over another player this summer, with reports in Italy linking them to Paulo Dybala.

Manchester United are reportedly looking to pip Arsenal to the signing of Paulo Dybala as they line the former Juventus star up as Cristiano Ronaldo's potential replacement.The Red Devils have been rocked by the Portuguese superstar's request to depart the club this summer, less than one year after iconic No.7 sealed a sensational return. The 37-year-old is thought to be eager to escape United in order to appease his insatiable appetite to challenge for major honours and compete in the Champions League next season - something Erik ten Hag's team cannot offer.Having already edged in front of Arsenal in the race for Ajax star Lisandro Martinez, United now appear set to inflict a second transfer blow on Mikel Arteta's men.

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

Manchester United have insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale - despite claims that the veteran's agent, Jorge Mendes, has offered the striker to other clubs.Ronaldo is desperate to quit United this summer after the club finished sixth in the Premier League last season and failed to secure Champions League football. The 37-year-old has no desire to play in the Europa League and has urged United to let him leave if another club comes in for him.But a new report from The Telegraph claims that United are adamant that their talisman is not for sale - and that they have received no offers from any clubs who were reported to have held talks with Mendes.READ MORE: Barcelona chief hints Man Utd may miss out on Frenkie de Jong in latest setbackIt was claimed earlier this weekend that Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Napoli had been sounded out by Mendes over the potential of signing Ronaldo, who penned a two-year deal when he returned to Old Trafford last summer.All three clubs would be able to offer the Champions League football that Ronaldo craves, however, it remains to be seen if any would be able to entertain the idea of taking on the striker's huge £480,000-a-week wages.Ronaldo is set for showdown talks over his future with the Old Trafford hierarchy when he returns to pre-season training on Monday.

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford gave an insight into Erik ten Hag’s “tough” opening training sessions on the red side of Manchester. The Dutchman is in full swing, taking charge of his first training sessions as manager of the Red Devils.

Manchester United's hopes of signing Frenkie de Jong have been dealt another blow - after Barcelona president Joan Laporta claimed that "many clubs" are interested in the Dutch midfielder.Erik ten Hag is desperate to snap up De Jong and has made the former Ajax maestro his top summer transfer target. Progress over a deal has been slow, But United were hopeful that they were edging closer to an agreement for the 25-year-old this week.However, Laporta's latest comments would appear to suggest that there are other clubs keen on pipping United to a deal for De Jong - and he once again stressed that the Spanish giants have "no intention" of cashing in on the midfielder, who wants to stay at the Camp Nou.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to leave Man Utd in January after realising huge mistakeLaporta said: “There are many clubs that want him, not just Man United.