Spanish giants still tracking Man Utd's Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo could still be heading to Spain this summer
despite Manchester United's insistence that the Portuguese star is
not for sale at any price.
The 21-year-old has been in superb form for the Red Devils this
season and Spanish giants Real Madrid are reported to have renewed
their interest in the player.
Sergio Alves, who claims to be a representative of the winger, told
Barcelona radio station Onda Cera: 'When Real and Barca are
involved the future is always open, not closed.
'Given a little bit of time, the situation may change, let's
see.'
Ronaldo's future in England looked bleak after he was made a
scapegoat for England's World Cup exit to Portugal in the summer,
winking in the direction of the Portugal bench after Wayne Rooney's
dismissal.
He overcame the early-season taunts to find his best form to date
for United and is currently the second-highest goalscorer in the
Barclays Premiership with 13 goals.
Meanwhile Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has spoken of his
admiration for Ronaldo, but played down any suggestion of a
possible transfer bid for the Portugal international.
Speaking ahead of his side's Copa del Rey match with Real Zaragoza
tonight, Rijkaard described Ronaldo as a 'great player' but
insisted any reports of Barca making a bid for the player were
purely speculation.
'Without doubt he is one of the most valuable players in world
football, but now they are just rumours, there is nothing
concrete,' said the Dutchman.
'I have to say that yes, he is a great player, but we cannot do
anything else at this moment.'
