Ronnie plays on as James exits
incredible fitness levels and the way he keeps himself in top physical condition.
Ronaldo has been linked with a move to the MLS where he would finish his career.
But the Portugal superstar, who upset England fans 15 years ago by winking at the TV camera after Wayne Rooney was sent off at the World Cup, is showing no signs of slowing down.
He wants to carry on playing at the top level for as long as possible, has passed his medical and a formal announcement of the deal should come today.
Ronaldo is expected to make his first appearance against Newcastle on Saturday week, the first game back after the international break.
That game is a rarity in that it is a United match not being shown live on TV and will be played in the traditional Saturday 3pm slot at Old Trafford.
Sky and BT Sport have both missed out on the game, and the biggest signing of the season, because the TV picks were done weeks ago. Sky are almost certain to make United’s clash with Newcastle their match choice, with highlights from 5.15pm.
Ronaldo could be handed the No.7 shirt he previously wore at United if Edinson Cavani, who wears it now, is happy to take 21 – the number he wears for Uruguay.
The No.21 shirt at United is currently worn by Dan James, who is expected to join Leeds today, meaning his number will be free for Cavani to have. Marcelo
Bielsa’s side are close to agreeing a club record £30m deal with United for 23-year-old winger James.
He came within minutes of joining the Yorkshire club from Swansea in January 2019 and will now be allowed to leave following Ronaldo’s return.
The Red Devils have agreed to sell James two years after signing him from Swansea for £15m and will double their money on him.
The fee eclipses the £26m Leeds spent last summer on Rodrigo.