Cristiano Ronaldo poised for shock Man Utd role in Erik ten Hag's first game

After the promising start made by Erik ten Hag in pre-season, last weekend's opening 2-1 defeat by Brighton showed just how far Manchester United still have to go before they are competitive again. Some of that work will be undertaken at Carrington and the new manager certainly wasn't going easy on his players in the baking sunshine this week.

Manchester United's interest in Bologna forward Marko Arnautovic pushed a season ticket holder of 30 years to the verge of quitting the club for 'principled reasons'. The former Stoke and West Ham striker was linked with a move to Old Trafford having scored 15 goals across 35 appearances for his current club having left Shanghai Port last year.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez appeared to mock wantaway Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo after a fan asked if he would be prepared to resign him. The veteran star is looking for a way out of Old Trafford to continue his success on the Champions League stage.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez gave a blunt response to some of his club's fans when they asked him to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

Erik ten Hag and Manchester United remain in the market for a new striker before the end of the summer transfer window.The Red Devils had opened talks to sign former West Ham United forward Marko Arnautovic last weekend and saw a bid for the Austrian rejected by Bologna. United have since decided to walk away from a move for the 33-year-old, leaving them with a wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo and an injured Anthony Martial as their only recognised strikers.With that in mind, here are five strikers United could now pursue as Ten Hag looks to bolster his attacking option.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumFollowing their failed move for Arnautovic, United have since been linked with a move for former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata.According to reports, United have already held "positive" talks with Morata's agent as they weight up a move for the Atletico Madrid man.The Spaniard scored 24 goals in 72 appearances in his three years at Stamford Bridge.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in bringing former Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata to Old Trafford.The Spaniard struggled beneath the weight of the feared No.9 shirt at Stamford Bridge after a then club record £60m move from Real Madrid. Despite a relatively bright start to life in west London, he only mustered 24 goals and six assists in 72 appearances, before departing for Atletico Madrid in the 2019 January transfer window.However, he could soon be on his way back to the Premier League, as United boss Erik ten Hag is desperately looking for another striker.

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema now only trails Cristiano Ronaldo in all-time goalscorers for Los Blancos after netting in the UEFA Super Cup.Benzema was on target for Madrid - for the 324th time - as they beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 Wednesday evening in Helsinki. And in doing so the Frenchman overtook legendary striker Raul in the all-time scoring charts for Los Blancos.

Manchester United, Javier Hernandez has offered his services for free at the club as they struggle in the transfer window.New manager Erik ten Hag has made signing a striker a priority but the club have failed to fulfil his wishes. A pursuit for Bologna star Marko Arnautovic fell through almost as quickly as it started after a furious fan backlash.

Cody Gakpo has admitted there is a chance he will remain at PSV this season amid heavy links to Manchester United.

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Manchester United players are reportedly growing increasingly frustrated with the never-ending transfer saga of Cristiano Ronaldo - and even want him gone.The iconic No.7’s United future has been on the rocks ever since it was revealed that he wanted to depart the club. Ronaldo has been linked with moves to Chelsea and Atletico Madrid but rumours have not translated into anything solid.He was a substitute for Erik ten Hag in his side’s disastrous 2-1 home loss to Brighton and Hove Albion and was not able to influence proceedings when introduced after 53 minutes.

Manchester United may need to give Adrien Rabiot assurances on the future of Cristiano Ronaldo before a deal for the midfielder can be finalised.

Manchester United have already turned their attention to another attacking target after pulling out of the race to sign Marko Arnautovic. The Austria international was the subject of a £8million bid over the weekend after United made signing a back-up striker a priority before the end of the transfer window. Losing Edinson Cavani has left the Red Devils light up top while Cristiano Ronaldo has been strongly linked with a move away.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst could consider the advice of two of the best managers the world has ever produced as he weighs up a selection dilemma over key man Alfredo Morelos for Rangers’ do or die Champions League return clash with Union Saint Gilloise at Ibrox.

Cristiano Ronaldo to draw such a bizarre reaction. The two were pictured while Manchester United toiled against Brighton at Old Trafford on Sunday in Erik ten Hag's first professional match in charge.

Manchester United target Benjamin Sesko is closing in on a move to RB Leipzig next summer as Erik ten Hag's transfer plans are dealt yet another blow.According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the 19-year-old Slovenian - who has also been linked with Chelsea and Newcastle this summer - will stay at Red Bull Salzburg this season before joining their sister club in the Bundesliga in 12 months time.United have been tracking the striker for weeks and were considering a formal approach with Cristiano Ronaldo's future still up in the air, though it appears they've now missed their shot, especially with reports of a move for former West Ham and Stoke City forward Marko Arnautovic in the pipelines.READ MORE: Marko Arnautovic's agent brother hints he is trying to get Man Utd transfer doneLeipzig have a history of pinching Salzburg's players with the likes of Naby Keita, Dominik Szoboszlai and Dayot Upamecano all moving up the Red Bull food chain by switching Austria for Germany on their way to the top.Sesko joins Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and Ajax forward Anthony on the list of players to have slipped through United's grasp this summer, leaving the club gagging for a little reinvigoration, especially in light of their opening day defeat to Brighton on Sunday, after which Ten Hag admitted he was "totally not satisfied" with the state of his squad.In a damning indictment, former Red Devils defender Gary Neville slammed the club's torrid transfer strategy in recent seasons, insisting that United's troubles are largely self-inflicted.MAN UTD FANS - Which striker would you love to see the club sign? Let us know in the comments section below."The first thing you do when the phone rings from Manchester United is reject

Manchester United Football Club - and in many ways, it did. After all, United have probably never had a day where one of their most iconic players was booed by the crowd, fans fought among themselves in the stands while others protested outside at the club's ownership, and they were linked to another past-it forward as they crashed to a first ever defeat at home to Brighton.

Erik ten Hag has been told he needs to "grow a pair" and take a no-nonsense approach to the Cristiano Ronaldo situation threatening to overshadow Manchester United's season. Ronaldo started on the bench as the Red Devils slipped to a damaging opening day defeat to Brighton on Sunday, with some United fans even appearing to boo the Portuguese star.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag refused to put a timeframe on Anthony Martial returning to fitness after an injury sidelined him for their Premier League opener on Sunday afternoon.

Manchester United are considering signing Marko Arnautovic this summer window and the transfer revelation has raised eyebrows at Old Trafford and beyond.

Manchester United hero Wayne Rooney has delivered three worrying predictions that will have Red Devils fans biting their fingernails.Speaking before his old club's dismal 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday, the 36-year-old made his feelings clear on Manchester City ace Erling Haaland, how Pep Guardiola is following in the footsteps of Sir Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo's Old Trafford woes. Rooney, who finished his career as the Premier League's second highest goalscorer of all-time, believes that Haaland, 22, will be a huge success at the Etihad, even suggesting that he is capable of scoring a goal per game in the top-flight.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley Stadium"He’s the 22-year-old with 175 goals from 222 senior appearances to his name and, given the number of chances City create, I think he’s capable of scoring a goal per game in England and winning this season’s Golden Boot," he told The Times.