Nani details what Cristiano Ronaldo texted him amid Manchester United transfer uncertainty

Manchester United have a new superstar in town, Lisandro Martinez: The Butcher of Amsterdam. But don't let his cutthroat nickname fool you - Martinez has a softer side, look no further than his joint Instagram account with his girlfriend, Muri Lopez Benitez, for his dog.

Bruno Fernandes appears to have suggested that Manchester United are better off without Cristiano Ronaldo - who has missed the club's pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia due to 'personal reasons'.Speaking to reporters after the Red Devil's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Tuesday, Fernandes praised Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial for working tirelessly off the ball and hinted that he - as well as United's midfield in general - were far more effective compared to when Ronaldo plays."The three guys up front [Sancho, Rashford and Martial] are really aggressive in the press," the 27-year-old playmaker said.READ MORE: Cristiano Ronaldo "highly unlikely" to play for Man Utd after chats with Piers Morgan"When they press they make the last line squeeze, and makes the midfield come a little bit higher."Fernandes sparkled at United for a year-and-a-half after joining from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 but his form nosedived at the start of last season, with many attributing it to the arrival of Ronaldo.The Portuguese duo have never really gelled well playing together for the national team either, with Ronaldo's reluctance to press keeping Fernandes out of the advanced pockets he's usually so effective in.Are Manchester United better off without Cristiano Ronaldo? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.Ronaldo's future remains unclear.

Piers Morgan claims it is "highly unlikely" Cristiano Ronaldo will ever play for Manchester United again following direct contact with the Portuguese superstar. The five-time Ballon d'Or has made clear his intentions to ditch the Red Devils this summer in order to satisfy his insatiable appetite for Champions League football next season.

Manchester United fans have lauded the display of Tyrell Malacia during the side’s encounter against Crystal Palace.The two Premier League sides faced off in a pre-season friendly in Australia, with the Red Devils clinching their third victory of the tour with a 3-1 win. It was a well-rounded performance by Erik ten Hag’s side - but special attention was given to youngster Malacia, who shone on the night.The left-back, 22, started in the side’s first XI and gave a fine display of himself. Supporters online were full of praise for the Dutchman.

Manchester United players Fred and Bruno Fernandes got involved in a heated altercation with Jordan Ayew during their side’s friendly with Crystal Palace.Erik ten Hag’s men faced off against their Premier League rivals and ran out 3-1 winners in Melbourne. But tempers flared when attacker Ayew went in heavy on Fernandes, leaving the Portuguese midfielder furious.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was overheard yelling at one of his men during his side’s friendly victory against Crystal Palace.Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho got on the scoresheet as the Red Devils ran out 3-1 winners in Melbourne. In the dying embers of the match, the ball was passed back to David de Gea in goal.

Manchester United this summer is helping to be driven by his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez, according to reports in Spain. Ronaldo has told United that won’t fulfil the 12 months left on his contract and that he wants a transfer in the summer transfer window. The 37-year-old is unhappy with United’s failure to qualify for the Champions League and with their recruitment efforts to strengthen the squad.

Anthony Martial has become the first player since 2007 to score in three consecutive pre-season friendlies for Manchester United after finding the net against Crystal Palace on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo missed out on three eye-watering £1million bonuses from Manchester United over the course of the 2021/22 season. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, 37, sent Old Trafford into frenzy last summer, re-joining the Red Devils for a cool £12.5m due to the real prospect of challenging for a first Premier League crown since 2013.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had guided the club to second place behind once noisy neighbours Manchester City and the state mark arrivals of Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane, alongside Ronaldo, were aimed to propel United to the title - but instead, they slumped to their fewest ever points tally.READ MORE: Paul Pogba 'back to best' after showing off unreal Ronaldinho move in Juventus trainingHijacking an imminent switch to Man City at the 11th-hour, Ronaldo signed a bumper £475k-a-week contract at United on Transfer Deadline Day, taking a £425k-a-week pay cut from his lucrative wages in Turin.

Manchester United's hopes of finally landing Frenkie de Jong have taken a major hit - after a new report claimed that the Dutchman would prefer to move to Bayern Munich.Erik ten Hag is desperate to reunite with his former Ajax general at Old Trafford, but De Jong is reluctant to quit Barcelona this summer - even though the Catalan club appear to be quite keen to offload him. United have finally reached an agreement with Barcelona over a fee for De Jong's services, but it remains to be seen if the club hierarchy can persuade De Jong to move to the Premier League.

Manchester United sensation Cristiano Ronaldo is one of his top five greatest-ever teammates.Now captain of Serie B outfit Parma, Buffon, 44, linked up with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner on his return from PSG, claiming two Serie A titles and the Coppa Italia before Ronaldo opted to head back to the Premier League for the start of the 2021/22 season.Pummelling 101 goals in 134 appearances for the Old Lady, Ronaldo was one of five ex-non-Italian team-mates Buffon praised as head and shoulders above the rest with Lilian Thuram, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Zlatan Ibrahimovic completing the quintet.READ MORE: Seven stars who joined 'Big Six' but never played one game - including 'fairytale' signing"I can’t pick a name maybe I’m conditioned by the relationships with them," Buffon told ParmaLive. "I cannot name the five strongest Italian attackers because otherwise, I will mention 108.

Manchester United could reportedly look to use Donny van de Beek as a makeweight in a deal as they look to improve their midfield.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been spotted training by himself in Lisbon by Sheffield United - who were also on the Iberian peninsula.The 37-year-old reportedly wants to leave the Red Devils this summer as he eyes Champions League football again. And Ronaldo missed out on Manchester United's pre-season tour under Erik ten Hag due to 'family reasons' with united currently down under.And the Daily Mail are reporting, that the Blades were shocked to see the lone figure training at 'Lisbon's equivalent of St James' Park'.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set for a dramatic return to Madrid - but not in the way that you might think.Ronaldo spent nine seasons in the Spanish capital with Real between 2009 and 2018, winning two titles, four Champions Leagues and breaking a host of individual records. But it is rivals Atletico who have been linked with a surprise move for the wantaway Manchester United forward.The 37-year-old has convinced Atletico boss Diego Simeone to bring him to the Wanda Metropolitano, claim Spanish outlet Diario AS.

Erik ten Hag might feel more comfortable as Manchester United manager without talisman Cristiano Ronaldo.

After a slow start to the summer, Manchester United's transfer window is finally sparking into life.

Teddy Sheringham has suggested that Manchester United would create big transfer opportunities for themselves if they allow Cristiano Ronaldo to leave.

Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel refused to comment on why the Stamford Bridge outfit dropped their interest in signing Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly rejected a mammoth contract offer worth £233million despite wanting out of Manchester United. Already well into the twilight years of his career, Ronaldo, 37, is desperate to secure an exit from Old Trafford this summer to continue making his mark in the Champions League.

Manchester United supporters are feeling perplexed over eye-catching omissions after Erik ten Hag confirmed his starting XI for the pre-season fixture against Melbourne Victory this afternoon.

Erik ten Hag has confirmed he will change the majority of his Manchester United side at half-time of their second pre-season match against Melbourne Victory.