Rio Ferdinand has named Robert Lewandowski as the only attacker could possibly replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.
Less than a year after making a sensational return to Old Trafford, the Portuguese ace wants to leave United, as he's worried about the relative lack of transfer activity. He's not convinced with the club's ability to win trophies either, with the Red Devils enduring a trophyless 2021-22 campaign, finishing sixth in the Premier League.
Bayern Munich, Napoli and Chelsea are some of the teams interested in signing Ronaldo, who could be available for £13 million.
The departure of Ronaldo, who top-scored for the club with 24 goals across competitions last season, would be a huge loss for United. Speaking to FIVE Magazine, Ferdinand said (via Football.London):
"I don’t see it happening, man, I can’t even think about that because you have to look at the whole situation. It’s getting on in the window, if Man United were to let him go (Erling) Haaland and (Darwin]) Nunez probably the first two on your list have gone. The only other person who could fill into those shoes, who I’d have confidence in who’s possibly capable of doing it, is (Robert) Lewandowski."
The Polish international has expressed his desire to join Barcelona after saying that his time at Bayern is over, although no deal has been struck yet.
As far as Haaland and Nunez are concerned, both joined United's rivals, Manchester City and Liverpool respectively. Ferdinand thinks Ronaldo could only leave if Manchester United get their hands on Lewandowski. He added:
"Lewandowski looks like he has his heart set on Barcelona if they can get that deal done. The only way I see it happening is Man United could get Lewandowski and then Ronaldo could go then - that’s the only way it happens.
"If United can’t get a ready made replacement to bang in the 20, 25 goals next season outside of Lewandowski somebody gettable I don’t see it being a deal that gets done, not at all."
Manchester United begin pre-season on Tuesday
Manchester United kick off their pre-season on July 12 against Liverpool in Australia, where they'll also face Melbourne Victory, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa.
A trip to Norway has also been confirmed, where they'll face Atletico Madrid followed by a friendly against Rayo Vallecano at Old Trafford, Ten Hag's first home game.
Fans are cautiously looking forward to it as Manchester United have barely made any new signings, while Cristiano Ronaldo isn't sure to feature either.
charleswc47
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lewandoski will be great in man u periodtt
Caesar2210
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I would like to see this guy coach... he talks too much
hesituz
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Man the problem here is Europe league
they didn't buy new players
Becbcilnop
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let them go old age home. bring antony...
NgeaWilson
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Ronaldo the club football tour is not over .
Kingman00
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Man the problem here is Europe league
Viweklop
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bt Lewandowski is not going to europa League
21741774(deleted)
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this media is pathetic
Jekelsuz
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All of these rumors that Cr7 will leave Man United are baseless facts and not possible most especially this time around that the team is in rebuilding period.. I know and I believe that Cr7 is not a deceiver and he can't never be... everybody is entitled to his or her opinion anyone can say anything about Ronaldo but the fact still remains that he loves man u than any other club in the world.. just b4 the last season ended..he came out openly and confirmed to the whole wide world that he wanted to stay and also the new manager Erick ten also declered that he also wanted to work with him therefore both of them have that agreement in their own respective minds they will work together..The issue now is with the club itself they want to spend money any how holding to the fact that they have spent 1b earo in the previous seasons but no results man u could not collect silver wears to justify the money they have spent so far... With the calliber of a superstar like Cr7...he loves winnings,he loves being celebrated and being decorated all the time...he is not like Paul Pogba that says even if he loose the fans should appreciate him for that and for what he does ...to me Pogba wants to be loved but loose while Cr7 wants to be hated but win which one should we hold onto?... bcoz Cr7 doesn't want to loose again he wants the club to buy quality players so that the team can compete with other better teams around the world which the team doesn't really want to do easily and the time is going and nobody can challenge the team attitude ..not even the coach himself bcoz they employed him ..except player like Cr7 that was he flashed them with the idea that he may leave the club bcoz of their attitude and stay only if they buy players.. Now let people think about it...why is it that both the team and the coach don't want him to go?...the reason is that the both know Cr7 is fighting the right fight.. beside it's very dangerous on the team part to let him go now he has agreed to stay even though they didn't qualify for ucl this season that is thoughtful on Cr7 part bcoz if he decides to leave numerous teams are more than willing to receive him ....so I Man United fans be focused on the transfer market is f the club can meet eth targets then we are good to go.
pembdekpt
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are u kidding
moueiklmt
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ferdinand is blind it show he really watch epl nd uefa only he
cokadeimz
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Ronaldo isn't a good player. He is someone that just works extra hard. He is not a skilled player no wonder he was a flop at Juventus and at Man U as well. He will be worse off where he's planning to go. Hallucinating has become part of his life
Who is this fool? Kindly try to watch football,you can't just support football without watching it. or is that a trait of stupidity in your family 😂
Hinbcmorsu
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CR7 13 million and Lewi 40 million that's absurd Ferdi
elvisyayo
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Ronaldo isn't a good player. He is someone that just works extra hard. He is not a skilled player no wonder he was a flop at Juventus and at Man U as well. He will be worse off where he's planning to go. Hallucinating has become part of his life
Does this extraordinary f00lishness runs in your whole family or it’s just you that’s the dumbest 🤡🤡🤡
Lowkmnopu
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he is ok but just that we are tired of old staff
Lowkmnopu
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Lewandowski would never end up joining a club that would not represent in the UCL. He would never sacrifice that!
u you always talk sh***t you don't think the only thing you think about is to talk kak
Nakcdekotz
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Absolutely right Rio. now go help United sign our man.
papabrains
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Lewandowski would never end up joining a club that would not represent in the UCL. He would never sacrifice that!
Bozakmpstu
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Man u will never win unless they look for a young Striker...stop signing people who will soon retire😭
deweinpt
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He wants to join Barca where they actually have a great midfield so he will get a lot of passes. What u think he is gonna do in utd? They don't even have midfielders who will get the ball to him except maybe Sancho and now Malacia (even tho he isn't a midfielder). So he would be dumb to choose utd over Barca
a flop at Juventus in what ways? his two seasons at Juventus he was the top goal scorer, same in united and you call him a flop?
rezruz
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Lewa suits ten Hag style much better, but he is going to Barca
Rimcimopz
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He wants to join Barca where they actually have a great midfield so he will get a lot of passes. What u think he is gonna do in utd? They don't even have midfielders who will get the ball to him except maybe Sancho and now Malacia (even tho he isn't a midfielder). So he would be dumb to choose utd over Barca
Bohentuy
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This guy is not normal go and become coach in your house
Luteiknruz
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Ferdinand is old how can you tell public that only player to replace him 34 years old gain
GGMUSTAR
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Ronaldo isn't a good player. He is someone that just works extra hard. He is not a skilled player no wonder he was a flop at Juventus and at Man U as well. He will be worse off where he's planning to go. Hallucinating has become part of his life
101 goals in 134 games at juve and he is a flop It will ever be well with your father
Hinailmnot
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Ronaldo isn't a good player. He is someone that just works extra hard. He is not a skilled player no wonder he was a flop at Juventus and at Man U as well. He will be worse off where he's planning to go. Hallucinating has become part of his life
lewisdenzil69
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your time is over .... keep your suggestions to yourself....you hardly hear gerrard tell klopp what player's he should buy ...focus on your punditry
desekr
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Ferdinand is nonsense like other idiots who write b.sh.
jekcemtuy
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I respect Ferdinand but nahh
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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Ronaldo never officially asked to leave. That's media who seek attention. He will be a utd player next season
i wish to see him there too
Vaaaben
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Ronaldo request to leave United comes at a very crucial times, when United are going through a transitional phase. We should hope he stays but if he leaves, then fine. Life goes on. Nothing is permanent, fame, glory, recognition all part n parcel of game. United have three strikers in Rashford,Martial & Greenwood. If Martial is sold, we need reinforcement as Greenwood is suspended. Buying Antony is essential as he is young n proven goal scorer under ETH. Sell CR7 ( 14 mil), Perriera(13 mil), Baily(10 mil),Jones(5mil),Telles (12 mil),Williams(10 mil),Bissaka(20 mil) to recoup sufficient amount to buy Antony,Lisandro,FDJ. Signing forward in Danjuma or Osimhen
kinabek
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That's a problem. Anyway am glad seeing that the club and fans recognizes Ronaldo's contribution because many people keep slandering his performance even when he was the only bright light shining in the team by banging in the goals
not bring light ..instead the main man who drag united to 6th place
yutcklpstu
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Ronaldo should just pay for himself and go to any team of his choice
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Ronaldo never officially asked to leave. That's media who seek attention. He will be a utd player next season
TiyanjaneChalamwendo
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Ronaldo should just pay for himself and go to any team of his choice
Fusamosz
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pls why these English players can't quite.
Vowcilt
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say the true ...for the first time in your life hold ur pant and talk like a men and say that u are so happy because Ronaldo is going ....and lewa don't want to move to United and less beside ronaldo
ClemJay
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That's a problem. Anyway am glad seeing that the club and fans recognizes Ronaldo's contribution because many people keep slandering his performance even when he was the only bright light shining in the team by banging in the goals
Kecadkptuy
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Stop talking🗣!
Zecaemnz
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It is what it is