Neither the Manchester United player nor his manager Sir Alex Ferguson were happy that the issue was raised again ahead of Tuesday night's Champions League tie with FC Porto.Ferguson wondered aloud 'how many times' more he would have to endure this line of questioning before describing the continued speculation as 'pathetic'. Ronaldo shrugged and said: 'We always have this question.'
The 23-year-old simply repeated the position he has stuck to since reaffirming his commitment to United last summer after a face-to-face meeting with Ferguson appeared to stop the rumblings linking him with a move to Real Madrid.
'I am happy at this club. I think it is the right club,' said Ronaldo.
Sportsmail understands that the Spanish giants are sure they have the foundations of a deal in place with the player and with the English and European champions. Madrid's proposed deal includes a £75m transfer fee - to include a down-payment of more than £50m - and wages in excess of £200,000-a-week for Ronaldo. They believe this is now acceptable to United and to the player. (Source: Daily Mail)
