Update : Man Utd board’s four replacements if Cristiano Ronaldo rejoins Real Madrid for £10m

 

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo 

is reportedly a target for Real Madrid this 

summer. Unlike the year 2009, however

, the Portugal international would cost 

the new La Liga champions just £10million

. However, his departure would then 

likely pave the way for the Red Devils 

to recruit a younger centre-forward instead.

Ronaldo has been in terrific form for

 United this season ever since returning

 from Juventus during the summer transfer

 window.

The Portugal international has scored 

23 goals across all competitions, considerably

 more than any of his team-mates.

Yet with United set to be without Champions

 League football next term, it’s possible 

hell be shown the door.

That, coupled with the fact Erik ten 

Hag will have his own ideas about the 

club’s attacking department, means Ronaldo’s

 future is up in the air.

So, at a time where Ronaldo could leave

 for as little as £10million, it’s now time

 to look at four potential replacements

 the board can pursue.

Lautaro Martinez

Over the weekend, United were linked

 with Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez.

The Argentina international has scored

 16 Serie A goals this term and, with Inter

 needing to make a big sale, could 

be shown the door.

United have apparently failed with a swap

 deal that would have seen Anthony 

Martial head to the San Siro in the 

opposite direction.

But Martinez, there’s no denying, would

 be a quality addition to this United side.

Inter want straight cash for the former 

Racing star but, given how much money

 United have, that shouldn’t be too 

much of an obstacle.

Darwin Nunez

Before this season, few had heard of 

Darwin Nunez.

However, the 22-year-old is now regarded

 as one of Europe’s hottest prospects having

 scored 33 goals across all competitions this term.

Nunez has already shown he can handle

 life in England, scoring against Liverpool

 in both legs of their recent Champions League tie.

Arsenal and Chelsea have also been 

linked with the striker, who nearly joined 

West Ham in January.

Yet United’s need is arguably greater and

 will grow higher if they allow Ronaldo 

to leave for a second time.

Sebastien Haller

Ten Hag is likely to stick with players 

he likes and trusts when he takes over

 at United.

But he could also try and bring a few 

Ajax stars with him, with Sebastien Haller

 one of the players linked.

The Ivory Coast international previously

 struggled in the Premier League with 

West Ham, having impressed for Eintracht

 Frankfurt.

But he’s rebuilt his career with Ajax, 

scoring an impressive 33 goals from 

40 outings this term.

Haller would be a gamble yet there’s no 

denying he’s shown considerable character

 since leaving the London Stadium 

nearly two years ago.

Robert Lewandowski

Sure, United want a young striker to lead

 their attack.

But while Robert Lewandowski doesn’t 

fit into that bracket, he remains one of the 

best forwards on the entire planet.

The Bayern Munich star could be on 

the move this summer, having failed to 

agree a new contract at the Allianz Arena.

Barcelona are presently frontrunners in the race 

to land Lewandowski as they hunt a marquee

 attacker to fill the void left behind by 

Lionel Messi’s departure.

Yet United have long admired Lewandowski

 and he’d certainly be an A-list replacement

 if Ronaldo was to go.