EPL: Man Utd issues strong warning to Ronaldo over transfer request

Manchester United have told Cristiano Ronaldo he must report for their pre-season tour, the UK Mirror reports.

Over the weekend, Ronaldo informed the club about his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer.

The 37-year-old made a shock move to United last summer and scored 24 goals in all competitions, finishing as their top scorer.

Ronaldo is now understood to have asked to leave United this summer, with his desire to play Champions League football a key factor behind his request.

But the Premier League side is determined to keep the Portugal captain, a stance that is supported by new manager Erik ten Hag.

Ronaldo is due to report to United’s training base on Monday to begin his pre-season schedule. The club is expecting him to show up for their pre-season tour of Asia and Australia, with the squad due to begin their travels on Friday.