MANCHESTER UNITED star Alexis Sanchez reportedly fears Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo taking his No 7 shirt next season.
Man Utd news: Alexis Sanchez fears Cristiano Ronaldo returning from Real Madrid
Manchester United only signed Sanchez from Arsenal in January but, despite that transfer, the Chile international is yet to meet expectations at Old Trafford.
Meanwhile, over at Real Madrid, Ronaldo’s Bernabeu career is up in the air with the club yet to give him a new contract.
Express Sport understands the 33-year-old is seeking pay parity with Lionel Messi and Neymar as he continues to propel Los Blancos towards yet more silverware.
And Spanish outlet Don Balon report Sanchez fears Ronaldo may be set to leave Real for Manchester United next season.
The Red Devils have always dreamed of bringing the Portugal international back to Old Trafford.
Ronaldo signed for United as a scrawny teenager back in 2003 but, after six years, three Premier League titles and 118 goals, he jumped ship in 2009.
United have twice come close to bringing him back - in 2013 and 2015 - only for Ronaldo to end up staying at Real with a handsome new contract.
But Don Balon say Sanchez genuinely fears the Red Devils’ prodigal son is set to return to his old club.
It is claimed United are aware of Ronaldo’s ongoing contract woes and are willing to do everything to bring him back.
The report even ambitiously states United could offer Paul Pogba to Real - as well as a transfer fee of £65million.
Man Utd news: Cristiano Ronaldo could move back to Old Trafford this summer
Real, however, may choose to reject that with Ronaldo contracted to the La Liga giants until 2021.
Sanchez, meanwhile, has began to rediscover his best form in recent weeks.
The 29-year-old starred in a 2-0 win over Swansea earlier this month, getting on the scoresheet.
And, in his best game for Jose Mourinho’s side yet, Sanchez found the net in the 2-1 FA Cup win over Tottenham on Saturday.
Whether it is enough for him to keep his No 7 shirt, however, remains to be seen.
Ronaldo would likely demand his old number back, having built up the No 7 brand throughout his career.
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