Paper Round: Manchester United and PSG on alert as Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Real Madrid, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could join Arsenal, and both Juan Mata and Matteo Darmian could leave Manchester United.

Real Madrid allow Ronaldo to leave

Real Madrid will let Cristiano Ronaldo leave in the summer. The move will put Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United on alert for the 32-year-old Portuguese forward. Ronaldo wants his price tag to be around 1/10th of his one billion euro release clause. United remain interested despite being on the verge of bringing Alexis Sanchez to the club from Arsenal in the next couple of days. 

Arsenal close to meeting Aubameyang asking price

Arsenal's first bid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will not secure them the player, however a second bid of £55m is expected to be enough to convince Borussia Dortmund to sell. Arsene Wenger wants the 28-year-old Gabon international to replace Alexis Sanchez, who is due to join Manchester United in the coming days. Once the move is complete, Wenger will turn his attention to signing Jonny Evans from West Bromwich Albion. 

Sanchez arrival could see Mata depart

Manchester United are yet to activate an extra year's deal on Juan Mata's current contract. While they may still take the option, United might be happy to see Mata depart given he earns £170,000 a week and is not regarded as an essential part of the first team under Jose Mourinho, especially with the arrival of Alexis Sanchez. Valencia, the club Mata left in order to join Chelsea, could sign him on a free transfer in the summer.

Darmian set for Roma loan

Matteo Darmian could soon leave Old Trafford after Roma took the lead in the chase for the Italian defender. United want £17m for the 28-year-old, but might allow him to join Roma on loan until the move is made permanent in the summer. Juventus and Valencia are also interested in the full-back.

Europsort