Reports in Italy link Cristiano Ronaldo with a sensational meeting with Jose Mourinho in Rome.
Ronaldo has been touted for a surprise departure from Manchester United in recent days, with reports suggesting he is unhappy with the lack of transfers to Old Trafford so far this summer. Speculation has followed the five-time Ballon d’Or winner since returning to United almost a year ago.
Bayern Munich have also been linked with a move for the 37-year-old, although the German club have dismissed suggestions they are considering a move. Roma, however, are the latest club to be touted as a possible destination.
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Italian outlet Retesport (via SPORTbible) claim the Serie A side are “trying everything” to land Ronaldo this summer. Former Roma defender Fabio Petruzzi has reportedly said his former club are in pursuit of the Portugal ace.
The move would, of course, see Ronaldo reuniting with former United boss Mourinho after working with him at Real Madrid. The pair were thought to have fallen out during their time at the Bernabeu, although they appear to have patched things up in recent years.
Elsewhere, United have reportedly made a bid for Leeds striker Raphinha but have been rebuffed in their bid to sign the Brazilian. It is claimed United have been told the 25-year-old is determined to sign for Barcelona instead.
Raphinha has been heavily touted to move away from Elland Road this summer, with United, Barca and Arsenal all linked with his services. The Brazilian scored 11 goals last season as Leeds managed to avoid relegation from the Premier League on the final day.
Arsenal would have already seen a bid rejected by Leeds, and now United would have suffered their own blow. Spanish publication Sport suggest Raphinha is hoping to prolong transfer talks to give Barcelona time to make an offer.
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