Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Manchester United are hopeful Cristiano Ronaldo could wear the number seven shirt again.
Edinson Cavani currently sports the number seven but there is speculation he could move to Barcelona before the transfer window shuts tonight.
Ronaldo has worn the number seven at club level since he joined United in 2003, with the exception of his first season at Real Madrid in 2009-10, as it was still occupied by Raúl.
Ronaldo donned the number nine. United are already in the process of seeking special dispensation to allocate Ronaldo the number seven while Cavani is still contracted to the club.
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