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Cristiano Ronaldo held showdown talks with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag after arriving back in England.
It is understood those conversations have done nothing to change his mind, though, and he still wants out of his contract.
But CR7 has vowed to remain professional and made his first appearance of pre-season in a friendly with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s defeat in the race for Jules Kounde was confirmed as Barcelona announced his signing for around £46million, while the Spaniards are still in talks with Man United over Frenkie de Jong – although reports in Spain now claim the Blues are looking to hijack that deal.
Newcastle United are looking to strengthen and have seen a surprise £40m bid for James Maddison rejected by Leicester, but now it’s claimed the Magpies are keen on another Foxes star – Harvey Barnes.
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