Man Utd in ‘£51m Antony BID’, Frenkie de Jong transfer delay explained, Cristiano Ronaldo given permission to leave

MANCHESTER UNITED accept they WILL lose Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, SunSport can exclusively reveal.

Red Devils chiefs have now recognised they cannot keep him against his will and want to avoid a long, drawn-out battle.

United are also making moves to quickly replace the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner.

The Red Devils have made a £51million bid for Ajax winger Antony – but are still several million short of the Dutch club’s valuation.

And Frenkie de Jong’s transfer remains in the balance, with Manchester United and Barcelona unable to agree add-on payments, owing to a contract dispute between Barca and the Dutchman.

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