Manchester United will insist only re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo on their terms. The Mail on Sunday says United will not break the bank to re-sign Ronaldo - because he turned them down a year ago to sign a new deal with Real Madrid.
While United would love Ronaldo back at Old Trafford because of his talent and star appeal, a package of about £120million for a player who turns 30 in February is considered a step too far even for the richest club in the world.
United are determined that any potential move next summer will be done on their terms and are prepared to play hardball with Real, a club experiencing financial difficulties and expected to announce debts of nearly £400m at their annual general meeting on Sunday.
Likewise, there is little appetite to match Ronaldo's wages in Madrid of £300,000 a week after tax and upset their other top United stars Wayne Rooney, Radamel Falcao and Angel di Maria.
