Cristiano Ronaldo 'closer to Man Utd transfer than Real Madrid stay' amid World Cup form

CRISTIANO RONALDO is reportedly closer to joining Manchester United than staying at Real Madrid.

Ronaldo may quit Real Madrid for Manchester United this summer with the 33-year-old hellbent to return to Old Trafford.

The Portugal star, who has taken the World Cup by storm by blitzing four goals from his first two outings, suggested his time at the Bernabeu was up after the Champions League final.

Cristiano Ronaldo has maintained a silence in the time since, instead focusing his efforts on firing his country to the world’s biggest trophy.

And Spanish website Diario Gol say Ronaldo is closer to rejoining United than he is remaining at Real.

Nine years ago, the player left Old Trafford.