Real deny pre-agreed deal with Ronaldo

"In relation to stories appearing in different news media, referring to the supposed signing of Manchester United player Cristiano Ronaldo, the club categorically deny the reports," Real said on their website.

"There is no pre-agreement to this effect with the player, with his agent or with Manchester United. As is well known the club tried to sign the player last summer and Manchester United made it clear he was not for sale."

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.