Marca claiming that Ronaldo has held talks with Real Madrid...

A Spanish newspaper is today claiming that Ronaldo is keen to play in the white of Real Madrid. The United winger has made it clear that one day he dreams of playing in Spain, and last week the Portuguese star stated that he would discuss his future after the Champions League final with Chelsea.

Ferguson has been asked about Real Madrid's reported interest and both the club and manager has stated that the player is going nowhere.

In theory, United are very much in the driving seat, but according to Marca, Ronaldo has already held talks with representatives of the Madrid club and is keen to explore the possibility of a summer switch to Spain.

IF Ronaldo demands a move United could be in a very tricky position - there is no point in keeping a player against his will, so despite what the club are officially saying a lot will depend on what the former Sporting Lisbon star wants.

Ferguson has gone on record stating that if he was putting a bet on Ronaldo staying then he'd put a very big bet on, although this was in jest, Reds fans will be hoping that the United manager is right and that the player stays with the Red Devils.

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