Cristiano Ronaldo seeks Manchester United counsel from Sir Alex Ferguson over uncertain future

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Cristiano Ronaldo has discussed his future at Manchester United with former boss Sir Alex Ferguson.The pair live close to each other in Cheshire and have had regular private meetings at each others' houses as things go from bad to worse at the Premier League giants.After waving the white flag in their pursuit of Champions League football, they were smashed 4-0 by Brighton on Saturday.Ronaldo has enjoyed an impressive season personally after returning from Juventus last summer, scoring 24 times.

It has attracted the attention of Real Madrid - who he initially left the Red Devils for in 2009 - but for now the legendary forward has been tight-lipped on his future.

Ferguson brought the Portuguese star to England almost 20 years ago in 2003 and is keen for him to remain at Old Trafford, according to The Mirror.Doing so would protect Ronaldo's legacy in red according to the Scotsman.

Both have spoken of how their club's season has 'imploded' under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Ragnick as Europa League or Europa Conference League football beckons.