Erik ten Hag might feel more comfortable as Manchester United manager without talisman Cristiano Ronaldo. That is the opinion of ex-Premier League manager Harry Redknapp, as speculation over the five-time Ballon d'Or winner and his Old Trafford future continues to mount.
Ronaldo, 37, wants to leave United this summer, but the club insist that he will not be sold. Chelsea and Bayern Munich are among those to have been linked with a swoop - before downplaying said links - and the Portuguese superstar has also been subject to a mega-money offer from an unnamed Saudi club.
Ronaldo has yet to report for pre-season training due to a family issue. READ MORE: Bayern 'make Ronaldo transfer decision' Speaking about Ten Hag and the Ronaldo transfer saga, Redknapp told The Mirror: "You look at the team, it's very ordinary.
A shortage of good players. "They have a lack of quality in the midfield, missing that player who can really make them play.
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