Ralf Rangnick reacts to 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be unhappy with life at Manchester United and his latest demand may force Ralf Rangnick’s hand in the summer transfer window. The superstar returned to Old Trafford to much fanfare ahead of this season, but the move has arguably not worked out as hoped.
Cristiano Ronaldo's latest Man Utd demand could force Ralf Rangnick's transfer hand (Image: Getty Images)
It was thought that Rangnick was hoping to make signing a new central midfielder one of United’s top transfer priorities.
But his hand may be forced into a difference direction after reportedly holding a meeting with Ronaldo.
Accord to The Athletic, the meeting took place following the draw with Southampton, with Ronaldo expressing a desire for United to return to playing two strikers up front.
Rangnick has deployed a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation since arriving, with Ronaldo mainly being used as a sole striker.
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Ronaldo may forced United to change their transfer strategy (Image: Express Sport)
But that has seen him look isolated during games, with the 37-year-old having just one touch in Atletico Madrid’s box in their Champions League clash earlier this week.
Ronaldo is said to be believe that a return to playing alongside a strike partner can benefit both him and the team.
That demand may force Rangnick and United to change their transfer strategy, targeting a new striker rather than a midfielder.
Edinson Cavani has struggled with fitness issues and looks set to leave Old Trafford at the end of his contract.
Ronaldo wants Rangnick to play a strike partner alongside him (Image: Getty Images)