“#MUFC were offered the chance to make a bid for Cristiano Ronaldo, but declined it and decided to spend their funds elsewhere this summer,” he tweeted.
Express Sport understands United are prioritising a deal for Gareth Bale.
But, if he chooses to stay at Real Madrid in the wake of Ronaldo’s exit, then Chelsea’s Willian is on their list of alternatives.
Toby Alderweireld is another on their radar, while Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Hirving Lozano has also been linked.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo has revealed why he has decided to leave Real for Juventus in an emotional statement.
“These years in Real Madrid, and in this city of Madrid, have been possibly the happiest of my life," he wrote.
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“I only have feelings of enormous gratitude for this club, for this hobby and for this city. I can only thank all of them for the love and affection I have received.
“However, I believe that the time has come to open a new stage in my life and that is why I have asked the club to accept transferring me. I feel that way and I ask everyone, and especially our followers, to please understand me.
“They have been absolutely wonderful for 9 years. They have been 9 unique years. It has been an exciting time for me, full of consideration but also hard because Real Madrid is of a very high demand, but I know very well that I will never forget that I have enjoyed football here in a unique way.
“I have reflected a lot and I know that the time has come for a new cycle. I'm leaving but this shirt, this shield and the Santiago Bernabéu will continue to always feel as my own wherever I am.
“Thanks to all and, of course, as I said that first time in our stadium 9 years ago: Hala Madrid!”