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A legend gone, an owner to leave?
After announcing the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, United confirmed the equally spectacular development that the Glazers could sell.
Ronaldo, 37, had his contract terminated by mutual consent.
This means he is without his £11.5m wages for the remaining seven months of his deal.
Chelsea are favorites ahead of former club Sporting Lisbon to sign the Portugal hero after the World Cup.
United thanked Ron for his “immense contribution” during his two spells and insisted he still “loves” the club.
But former Old Trafford superstars Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand branded an exit as inevitable after he claimed United “betrayed” him during his hard-hitting TalkTV interview with Sun columnist Piers Morgan.
Meanwhile, United and the Glazers confirmed that all options are being assessed to drive the club’s “growth”, including further investment or an outright buyout.
On the transfer front, the Red Devils are said to be favorites ahead of Liverpool to sign Dutch winger Cody Gakpo.
The 23-year-old PSV hero could cost at least £43m.
That’s at least half the sum Jude Bellingham could fetch in the unlikely event United win the race for the England midfielder.