Cristiano Ronaldo 'still eyeing' Manchester United January exit and other transfer rumours

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has admitted that he expected the Catalan giants to try and force him out of the club by frequently leaving him on the bench in recent months.

Marko Arnautovic's agent has claimed that it was the striker who rejected a move to Old Trafford, rather than Manchester United pulling out of the deal.

Gary Neville and Paul Scholes agree that Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer a permanent fixture in the Manchester United starting XI under Erik ten Hag - but the two former Old Trafford teammates have different thoughts on how the manager handled that situation throughout the summer months.

heroic performance frustrated Manchester United, their players, Erik ten Hag, and the whole fan-base - he may have even frustrated himself. The Nigerian shot-stopper was a brick wall in the Omomoia Nicosia goal at Old Trafford. He produced the performance of his life, making 12 saves, including a stunning finger tip effort from Casemiro, and even brought a smile out of Cristiano Ronaldo when he smothered a rebound the Portuguese ace was about to latch on to.

Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong is reportedly disgusted with his current situation at Barcelona and could now be ready to finally quit the Camp Nou.The Dutch maestro, 25, was Erik ten Hag's No1 target in the summer transfer window and despite the Red Devils agreeing a £70million deal with Barcelona, De Jong was unwilling to relocate after settling down with long-term partner Mikky Kiemeney.Due to Barca's depleting finances, the Spanish giants had been keen to shift De Jong from their wage bill with boss Xavi even handing him an ultimatum to either take a mammoth pay cut or find a new club.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo seen sharing joke with goalkeeper after being denied goal 701But while De Jong's relationship with the club appeared to have improved since Transfer Deadline Day, Spanish outlet Sport allege the Netherlands international is "disgusted" with his current bit-part role.De Jong has started just three La Liga matches for Xavi this season and just one in the Champions League. The midfielder was named on the bench for clashes against Bayern Munich and Inter Milan and was only entrusted to start the 5-1 pummelling of European minnows Viktoria Plzen.HAVE YOUR SAY! Should De Jong leave Barcelona in January? Let us know in the comments section.As one of Barca's highest earners, the Dutch star believed he had earned the right to be one of the first names on the team sheet but now finds himself behind Sergio Busquets, Gavi and Pedri in the pecking order.

Louis Saha says Manchester United should go in for Tottenham striker Harry Kane, explaining that his former club "needs" a striker like him.

Manchester United used stoppage time to rescue themselves from an embarrassing draw with Europa League minnows Omonia on Thursday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Omonoia Niscosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho exchanged a brief joke after the Nigerian goalkeeper stopped the Manchester United ace from netting goal number 701. The iconic No.7 came into the contest with his tail up, after netting his 700th career goal in United’s 2-1 away victory over Everton.

Manchester United, who were almost single handedly stopped by a sensational performance from Omonoia Nicosia goalkeeper Francis Uzoho. Erik ten Hag named a strong team to face Cypriot side who came so close to beating them in the reverse fixture.

Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo he hopes to emulate.The winger, who arrived from Ajax for some £86million over the summer, has been full of praise for his fellow attacker, saying there are parts of the superstar’s game that he hopes to one day have himself.“Since I arrived here, Cristiano Ronaldo has really helped me feel at ease; he speaks to me a lot, on matchdays as well," the Brazilian ace said to United’s official site. “He always tells me to be calm and confident, he’s achieved so much in football and I learn from him every day.

Erik ten Hag has named his starting line-up for Manchester United's Europa League tussle with Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford this evening, making a handful of changes.

Manchester United winger Antony has admitted that Cristiano Ronaldo has helped him settle into life at Old Trafford.

Manchester United take on Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford on Thursday night as the Reds return to Europa League action.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to attend next week's Ballon d'Or ceremony - but football fans can't understand why. A five-time winner of the award, the Manchester United star is in the running again this time around, although he is not expected to take top honours.

Erik ten Hag has hailed Cristiano Ronaldo after he scored his 700th career goal in Manchester United's 2-1 win against Everton last weekend. The 37-year-old forward made football history when he struck the winner at Goodison Park, as he reached another incredible milestone in his glittering career.

Mohamed Salah scored the fastest hat-trick in Champions League history for Liverpool against Rangers on Wednesday evening - a record that has never been held Lionel Messi. The Egypt forward came off the bench to score three times in just six minutes and 12 seconds as Jurgen Klopp's men came from behind to win 7-1 at Ibrox.Salah's inspired cameo saw an eight-minute Bafetimbi Gomis treble for Lyon from 2011 eclipsed at the top of the Champions League charts with seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi nowhere to be seen. READ MORE: Mohamed Salah bags six-minute hat-trick - and 'is back just in time for Man City' The third fastest treble, which is still the quickest perfect hat-trick (left foot, right foot and header) in the history of the competition history belongs to Mike Newell.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has impressed Gary Neville after overseeing a positive response to the team's crushing loss in the Manchester derby at the beginning of the month.

Gary Neville has questioned why Cristiano Ronaldo has not spoken his truth after pledging to do so back in August after the heavy defeat by Brentford.