Borussia Dortmund are considering whether to make a “late proposal” for Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo, according to CBS Sports journalist Ben Jacobs.
The reporter claims that the Bundesliga side are weighing up whether to make an offer for the Portuguese legend before the end of the month:
Borussia Dortmund is Cristiano Ronaldo’s last hope of a #MUFC exit this summer with Jorge Mendes still pushing for an offer.
A move to Sporting was never on. No appetite at Ronaldo’s end despite #UCL football and pushback from Ruben Amorim.
Atleti option 100% off the table. https://t.co/vaI3aj0BNP
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) August 18, 2022
Supporters on Twitter are rather frustrated by the speculation surrounding Ronaldo and many have dismissed these latest claims about a potential transfer:
Not happening
— Marcel Moeller (@mmarcelandreas) August 18, 2022
They have Malen, Haller and one of the best youngster with Adeyemi.
— Caribou K (@GiggsyTheLegend) August 18, 2022
Dortmund proposal would be £1m
They have 0 money to afford this deal— J. (@StonedBatxx) August 18, 2022
Wouldn’t signing Ronaldo go against literally every principle they have as a club lol
— C.⚜️ (@_CRutd) August 18, 2022
This is obviously another made up news
— Chimuanya 👨🏼💻 (@chi_mu_anya) August 18, 2022
😂 😂
— Truelove (@ifeoluwa_boy) August 18, 2022
It’s fake anyway
— Neo (@UTDNeoo) August 18, 2022
Reports suggest that Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has offered the 37-year-old to a number of clubs, including Chelsea, Atletico Madrid, Bayern Munich and Napoli.
However, so far, no team has decided to make an offer. If Dortmund also opt against stepping up their interest, it looks almost certain that Ronaldo will remain at Old Trafford. Whether that is a good thing, it is open for debate.
Keeping an unsettled player can harm morale, but it would be hoped that Ronaldo would accept the situation and get on with playing football.