Manchester United 'open to Cristiano Ronaldo leaving this summer'

Manchester United are reportedly willing to let Cristiano Ronaldo leave the club this summer if he decides to push for a move away from Old Trafford.

The 37-year-old has been in impressive scoring form for the Red Devils during the 2021-22 campaign, netting 15 times in 27 appearances in all competitions, in addition to contributing three assists.

Ronaldo has a deal at Old Trafford until June 2023, with the option of a further year, but there have been claims that he could leave this summer if the club fail to qualify for next season's Champions League.

A recent report also claimed that the Portugal international is struggling with the pace of the Premier League this season, which could lead to an exit this summer.

According to The Mirror, Man United will not stand in the forward's way if he wishes to seek a move away from the 20-time English champions ahead of next season.

The report claims that Ronaldo signed a £480,000-a-week deal last summer upon his return to the club from Juventus, which makes him the highest-paid player in the Premier League.

Man United are battling for a top-four finish in the Premier League table, while they will head to Atletico Madrid for the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash next week.