Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has already spoken to Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo, according to ESPN.
What’s the story?
ESPN have reported that Premier League champions City are very keen on signing former Manchester United forward Ronaldo from Juventus before the summer transfer window closes next week.
City boss Guardiola and former Real Madrid star Ronaldo spoke on the phone on Thursday.
Juventus are willing to sell the 36-year-old Portugal international forward for €28 million (£24.05m).
Ronaldo has informed Juventus that he wants to leave the former Italian champions this summer.
Get it done!
Now that City are not going to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur this summer, they simply have to get a deal for Ronaldo done now.
Yes, the Portuguese is 36 years of age now, but the former United star remains one of the best players in the world and is still at the top of his game.
Ronaldo is a legendary goalscorer, and City need a striker to replace Sergio Aguero.
As for Ronaldo’s massive salary, City are a wealthy club who can afford it.
Ronaldo would be a massive and ‘statement’ signing for City, especially as he is a former United player.
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