Cristiano Ronaldo Tipped To Leave Juventus For Manchester City Before Transfer Window Shuts

Despite Juventus insisting that Cristiano Ronaldo was staying with the Serie A giants, media reports in Italy suggested that the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star has decided to leave.

Premier League champions Manchester City were reported to be closing in on a deal late Thursday to bring Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo back to England. Despite Juventus insisting the 36-year-old was staying with the Serie A giants, media reports in Italy suggested that the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star has decided to leave. Sky Sport Italia claimed the Portugal captain has even cleaned out his locker in the dressing room at Juventus and is reluctant to make himself available to face Empoli this weekend. If a deal is to be reached, the clock is ticking with the transfer window set to close on Tuesday. Premier League champions City have been widely linked with a move for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner after missing out on England captain Harry Kane. The fee, however, could be a problem with the Italians believed to be wanting in the region of 25 million euros. Ronaldo, who has one year remaining on his contract, has also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain and a return to Madrid.