Martin you are wrong. Ruud never wanted to leave, his words 'leaving united broke my heart', Becks was desperate to stay and Heinze wanted to join that bunch of journeymen down the road before Madrid! They were surplus to requirements, what better proves United are a bigger team than that?

Simon, Macclesfield,

Martin,

No you are wrong. Ruud didn't want to leave - his words 'leaving united broke my heart'. Beckham was desperate to stay and Heinze would have gone to that bunch of journey men down the road ahead of Madrid! You aren't that special anymore and promising players want stability, not chaos.

Simon, Macclesfield,

Edward

Evra was at Monaco before United, not in Italy, and i'm sure he wasn't scratching around for pennies there. If he wants more money now, is that not normal? When he signed he was unproven, now he is proven. Seems perfectly logical to me for him to want parity with others in the team.

Simon, Macclesfield,

Er, a couple of points Oliver: Real Madrid are in debt up to their eyeballs and beyond, not bankrupt because they managed to finagle a deal by selling their stadium to the city of Madrid (I think it was) at an exhorbitant fee and then renting it back for a pittance.
Oh,and this is the 21st century.

John Lewis, Tammisaari, Finland

Sell Ronaldo, I've been a United supporter for over 40 years, still remember watching the 1968 final in black & white. Buy Diego Capel, Fabianao & Alves from Sevilla, that will more than compensate.

Mike M., boston,

A lot of talk from people who don't understand finance. The Glazer's bottom line is the dollar. MU are a finace operation, nothing more, and their operating profit only covers their interest payment.

They are not the debt free club of 5 years ago, and eventually the screw will turn. Wait and see.

G. Brown, London,

The problem is that if Real Madrid wants Ronaldo, then he will move to Madrid for sure. They always get what they want. Real Madrid is the richest team in the world and, as FIFA said, the best team of the 20th century. They've won it all! The question is: do they really want to sign Ronaldo?

oliver, coruña,

G Brown is right. Recent announcements are mere smoke and mirrors. The Glazers will sell. More amusing is player greed. Evra lived rough in Italy before getting a trial at OT. Afterwards he attended church to thank god for his good fortune - which he has now promptly forgotten. Turns my stomach.

Edward, Lincoln, England

Money is the key word .Should Real Madrid pays any price? I don’t think so.
As all of you know, sometimes the more expensive is not the best;Ruud & Heinze have played amazingly!And they weren’t expensive, therefore both (Utd. and Real) have to discuss about the price and they will find the solution

DAVID, MADRID, SPAIN

Simon
a step down to Madrid? what are you talking about? Real Madrid is the biggest team in the world, nobody can say other thing.
how much champions has Utd? 1? 2? I don´t remember...
and Real? oh! 9! jajajaja
whatch and cry how ronaldo comes to the best team of the 20 century my friend!!! xD

martin, la coruna, Spain

Money is the key word … Should Real Madrid pay any price? I don’t think so…
As all of you know, sometimes the more expensive is not the best; players as Ruud or Heinze (this year) have played amazingly!! And they weren’t expensive… therefore both (Utd. and Real) have to discuss about the price and they will find the solution.
“I read about this story in Marca every single day and all of it is artificial propoganda. I just laugh everytime i see it now. Everyone in Madrid believes it too!”
If you read Marca, every week even day Real buy a new player so…I just believe them when I see football players wearing “the white”…
Forza Utd for next final from a Real friend!

DAVID, MADRID, SPAIN

Probably the farthest from a truth I have ever heard anything, G. Brown.

United never HAVE to sell, they sell their overdue players to clubs like Real Madrid that are miles from the top of European football these days.

Tomas, Aarhus, Denmark

m halliday-rainhill- stop and think-if utd (&chelsea)cant sell out where would that leave all the other lesser clubs?read the article-the exploitation is a disgrace!i could have bought a ticket to moscow yesterday-but flights and accomodatio are over the top.this time family1st-tv will hav2do.

bal somal, hillingdon, uk

Roberto ? Come back in 5 years when Ronaldo just might want to try pastures new!

Tasty Geezer, Manchester, England

Wake up G Brown, wake up. Its time to go to school. Wake up your dreamy head....

Steven, Watford,

Re M Halliday - most supporters would love to go to russia but how is the average person suppose to afford £2k?? it has nothing to do with lack of support!!

becks, london,

G. Brown in London - unlikely. The costs recouped by selling Ronaldo are not worth it when compared to the season tickets, club memorabilia, and honours he contributes. They'll fight tooth and nail to hold on to him

Bal, Aberdeen,

When a great player wants to move to other team allways do it, just remember Zidane, Ronaldo, Figo and Beckham...
Real Madrid have enough money to pay the transfer and Cristiano Ronaldo wants to play in Spain.
It is a cuestion of time

Roberto, Madrid, Spain

"Utd owe half a billion, and the bank is calling.

If Madrid offer enough Utd have to sell...

Watch and see..."

Can't see Utd selling Ronaldo for half a billion. Don't think Real could afford him.

Seriously, Utd earn more with Ronaldo in the team. It'll be Ronaldo's decision.

Jay, Dublin , Ireland

Ferguson has a cheek complaining about other teams approaching their players (is it 14 tapping up allegations he has against his name?

Also, 'the biggest, best supported club in the world' (sic) have trouble selling out their first Europen Cup Final in ten years!

M Halliday, Rainhill,

Yeah because United arent getting money from other sources.... G.brown??
I read about this story in Marca every single day and all of it is artificial propoganda. I just laugh everytime i see it now. Everyone in Madrid believes it too!

Harry, Manchester, Eng

Bit rich of anyone called "G Brown" to say that someone else owes money!

Paul Jones, Archway, London,

What is enough? Money talks, but Ronaldo leaving would create a huge chasm to fill, and United have fewer attacking options than they had in the past.
The problem is that the money would have to be immediatley re-invested in buying a world class forward player. Don't sell!!!

John Pownall, Bridport,

G.Brown
Were the bank calling when we spent £60 million last
summer? The only way Ronaldo leaves United is if he says he wants to leave. Look back over recent history, Ruud, Becks, Heinze - All of these were no longer needed, players don't want to leave United and take a step down to Madrid.

Simon, Macclesfield,

Utd owe half a billion, and the bank is calling.

If Madrid offer enough Utd have to sell...

Watch and see...

G. Brown, London,