Cristiano Ronaldo has been given compassionate leave by Manchester United as his future at Old Trafford hangs in the balance.
Ronaldo did not report for pre-season training on Monday due to ‘family reasons’ which have been accepted by the club, and he remains in Lisbon.
Sources said the circumstances surrounding Ronaldo’s absence mean United don’t know when the 37-year-old will return, or even if he will go on tour to Thailand and Australia with the rest of the squad on Friday.
United insist Ronaldo is not for sale but Chelsea and Napoli have expressed an interest with his agent Jorge Mendes following talks.