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Paul Merson urges Man United to 'get rid of' Cristiano Ronaldo sooner rather than later... and tells the Red Devils to get another centre-forward amid the Portuguese star's protracted departure from Old Trafford

Paul Merson has told Manchester United to ditch Cristiano Ronaldo amid the Portuguese star's desire to leave Old Trafford.

The 37-year-old Portuguese star has reportedly told United he wants to depart the club in search of Champions League football.

And speaking in his column for the Daily Star, the former Arsenal playmaker believes the Red Devils have to move on from Ronaldo as soon as possible.

Merson wrote: 'Manchester United have got to draw the line and get rid of Cristiano Ronaldo. The saga has to end sooner rather than later.