Man. United Issue Warning

The club has released the following statement regarding Cristiano Ronaldo:

Manchester United has watched with growing irritation the comments attributed to Real Madrid over their alleged desire to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

The facts are:
1) The player is on a long-term contract and his registration is held by Manchester United
2) The player is not for sale

The club will have no alternative but to report Real Madrid to the world governing body, FIFA, if it continues to behave in this totally unacceptable fashion. These public attempts to unsettle the player are completely against the regulations and the club will not tolerate them any longer.

In addition, the club is certain that they are a distraction for the Portuguese national squad as they prepare for the European Championships. No-one should be in any doubt that Manchester United will do everything in its power to keep its best players.

Sir Alex To Visit Ronaldo?

Sir Alex Ferguson will fly out to Euro 2008 for face-to-face talks with Cristiano Ronaldo.

Fergie will do everything in his power to prevent Ronaldo from turning his back on Old Trafford.

Ronaldo's refusal to commit himself to the club has left Manchester United increasingly concerned. And now they are threatening official action against Real Madrid, who are desperate to land the £100million-rated winger.

United's concern is such that Fergie is preparing to fly to Geneva next week to speak directly to Ronaldo at Portugal's Euro 2008 training camp. Ronaldo arrives in Switzerland with the Portuguese squad this weekend with Fergie keen to meet the 23-year-old early to ensure he doesn't compromise their build-up to the tournament.
- David McDonnell, Daily Mirror -