Manchester United ‘to sanction Cristiano Ronaldo’s January exit’ after questions have again been raised over his future

Cristiano Ronaldo would be allowed to leave Manchester United in January after questions were again raised over his future following the club’s embarrassing 6-3 loss to Manchester City on Sunday.

The former Real Madrid striker was left on the bench at the Etihad Stadium with United boss Erik ten Hag insisting he hadn’t brought in the Portuguese out of respect for his career.

Former Reds captain turned pundit Roy Keane has blamed his former side for disrespecting the 37-year-old who wanted to leave in the summer transfer window.

However, Ten Hag and club officials are now ready to negotiate a move as Ronaldo targets a mid-season exit in January, as reported by The Telegraph.

Ronaldo has only played 80 minutes in the Premier League since being denied the chance to leave Old Trafford and instead been relegated to the bench.