FERGUSON - RONALDO GOING NOWHERE

By Simon Stone, PA Sport Chief Football Writer

Sir Alex Ferguson has slapped a 'not for sale' notice on Cristiano Ronaldo, no matter how much Real Madrid are prepared to pay for the brilliant Manchester United winger.

Reports in Spain suggest the nine-times European champions are preparing a massive £35million offer for the 21-year-old, who expressed a desire to join the club during last summer's World Cup.

Since then, Ronaldo has returned to Manchester, has risen above the abuse of opposition fans and produced the best form of his life.

With 13 Premiership goals to his name, Ronaldo trails only Didier Drogba in the scoring charts and he is one of the major contenders for this season's prestigious player of the year awards.

Earlier this week, Ferguson's assistant Carlos Queiroz suggested United were ready to open contract negotiations with Ronaldo, even though the Portugal international's present deal does not expire until 2010.

Ferguson joked he would be 'in a wheelchair' by that time, although he was deadly serious when he stated Real have no chance of getting their man.

"We sell players we want to sell and there is absolutely no way Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving," he said.

"The boy has done fantastically well. He is developing as a professional, as a person and as a player.

"He is happy here. He has a contract until 2010 and we are not interested in even thinking about selling him."

thanks LuNo!

You're welcome Ange

He wanted to go to RM during the World Cup. He said that his agent is trying to do something in that case. He was affraid of english fans after he said that Rooney should have a red card. Or something like that. My english is poor.

Man Utd's Ronaldo in Madrid Dubai contact

Real Madrid officials made contact with Manchester United wing ace Cristiano Ronaldo last week in Dubai.

The Portuguese was granted a holiday in the UAE by United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ABC says Real officials bumped into Ronaldo and his agent, Jorge Mendes, at a luxury hotel.

A Real delegation was in Dubai to open a soccer school and reaffirmed the club's interest to Ronaldo about taking him to Madrid in the summer.

Real Madrid and Barcelona set for Ronaldo tug-of-war

MADRID (AFP) - Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona are poised to slug it out in a bid to prize star winger Cristiano Ronaldo away from Manchester United.

Despite Sir Alex Ferguson insisting that Ronaldo is going nowhere the Spanish sports daily Marca has suggested a price tag of 45 million euros might be enough to secure the services of the Portugal international.

Real and Barca have already locked horns for a United player with the 2002 battle for David Beckham with Real prevailing in that transfer skirmish.

On Wednesday, Ronaldo's agent Sergio Alves told The Sun newspaper that offers for next season might be looked into if they came from a big club like Real Madrid or Barcelona.

This prompted Ronaldo teammate Patrice Evra to suggest that any agent asking for a transfer request for Ronaldo would be well advised to approach Ferguson armed with "a bazooka".

"Sir Alex Ferguson would know exactly how to welcome him. Protective equipment would be needed before going into the manager's office," the Frenchman said.

Thanks LUNO

I hope he comes to Madrid.. that would be killer! Robinho on the left & Ronaldo on the right.. super combo! Just what Madrid needs.. I don't think Reyes suits them much..

Agent of Man Utd's Ronaldo cools Spain link

tribalfooball.com - February 04, 2007

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent has admitted interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid but insists the winger is focused on extending his Old Trafford contract.

Ronaldo's outstanding form this campaign has prompted Manchester United to offer the winger fresh terms but a new deal has yet to be signed.

But Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has moved to quash the speculation by insisting his client is eyeing a new deal at United.

"It's normal that half the world is asking after Cristiano because every game he is delivering exhibition performances," said Mendes.

"Manchester United have repeated their intention not to sell him, and I would do the same if I was a United director.

"It's no secret there is interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona. For us, the matter does not exist and what we are negotiating is the renewal of his contract."

Oh what a hottie!!! I think that Portugese & Brazilian men are the hottest! Ronaldo proves that.

what about the Brasilian Ronaldo? :|

just one scan

video ^

He's really hot,

I like him

You're welcome Ange

And thanks !!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Aga

I love ronaldo^^!

he is the hottest football player in the world:D

*oops* have I said something i am not supposed to?

his skills are just amazing!

I saw him in vogue, hmm I don't think he's all that special in terms of looks but he is nice looking, I just don't like him like everyone else does.