Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘very close ties’ to Manchester United, claims Mike Phelan

REAL Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo “would listen” to Manchester United if it wanted him back, says the Red Devils former assistant manager.

Ronaldo ‘would listen’ to any United offer

REAL Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo “would listen” to Manchester United if they wanted him back, says a former assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson.

Mike Phelan says he doesn’t think Ronaldo would be ready to leave Real Madrid just yet but says he has very close ties to Old Trafford.

“Ronaldo loved his time at Manchester United and, if Manchester United were interested in him again, then he would listen to that because part of his career has come through Man United,” he said.

“But listen, he is where he is because of him being Ronaldo and, at the moment, Madrid are successful so I can’t see why he would think about coming back to Manchester United now.”

Louis van Gaal’s side sits third in the Premier League as the January transfer window opens and Phelan, who left the club along with Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, does not expect a great deal of reinforcement until the summer.

“Do they need to sign anyone? I’m not there anymore but what I’ve seen is that a full Manchester United squad going into January will be formidable,” he said. “They have quality.

Originally published as Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘very close ties’ to Manchester United, claims Mike Phelan