Manchester United fear re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United believe an Old Trafford return for Cristiano Ronaldo next summer will prove almost impossible, it emerged on Friday.

United supporters are praying their former hero comes back from Real Madrid to end his career with them next summer.

However senior Old Trafford sources told Sportsmail that they believe the cost of bringing the World Player of the Year back to the club will in all likelihood prove prohibitive for a player who will be halfway towards his 31st birthday by the start of next season.