Marca‘s Jose Felix Diaz believes PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi “will bend over backwards” to lure Ronaldo away from the Bernabeu. However, Diaz reports Ronaldo “wants to carry on at Real Madrid, but first he wants to clear up a few matters concerning next season’s team.”
Gallardo‘s article suggests Ronaldo has met with Los Blancos president Florentino Perez to discuss the club’s plans for the summer. Madrid will finish this campaign trophyless, despite a successful individual year for CR7.
Ronaldo is likely to win this season’s Golden Shoe award for being Europe’s top domestic goalscorer, as he is currently four ahead of Lionel Messi with one fixture remaining. His tally of 45 is both remarkable and unsurprising given the player’s tremendous quality.
Diaz notes Ronaldo is “unimpressed” by the thought of a potential return to Manchester United, and that he will “clear up any doubts” surrounding his future in the “next few days.” Madrid’s plans heading into next season, as ever, will revolve around the Portuguese icon.
While Ronaldo has proven more susceptible to remaining on the edge of matches this season, his record simply cannot be harped at. However, he has appeared frustrated at multiple times throughout the campaign, defined by his media blackout and various reactions on the pitch.
PSG failed to comply with UEFA‘s financial fair play rules last summer, receiving a fine and squad cap as punishment.
However, UEFA president Michel Platini recently suggested spending restrictions may be “eased,” per French radio station RTL (h/t Matt Slater of BBC Sport), possibly giving PSG greater power to drop mega-funds on Ronaldo.
Both Madrid and PSG continue to be linked with a move for Juventus starlet Paul Pogba. Juve club director Pavel Nedved recently told Le Parisien (h/t Matthew Scott of Goal.com) that the Italians have received an offer from PSG. “But Paris is not the only one. Real Madrid and Barcelona are also interested,” said Nedved.
Ancelotti praised Pogba in his recent chat with the press, as tweeted by AS:Carlo Ancelotti: “Pogba? He is a great young player who will have a good future. He is one of the best youngsters in Europe.”
Even if UEFA ease its FFP restrictions, it seems unlikely PSG will be allowed to spend on Ronaldo and Pogba in the same summer. Al-Khelaifi is aiming high after landing three consecutive domestic titles, and he will want to see PSG produce a memorable assault on the Champions League. However, firm decisions will need to be made when targeting the club’s next superstars.
B/R UK’s James McNicholas recently discussed possible landing spots for Pogba:
A failure to win silverware is always going to produce reports centred on Ronaldo. Madrid will most likely opt to give the 30-year-old everything he wants before cashing in, such is his value to the club.
Although selling the former United man would likely increase Madrid’s chances of capturing Pogba, Ronaldo is still the goalscorer Madrid need to land success.
source:bleacherreport.com


















