EDing for RONALDO

Ed Woodward could mark his appointment as Manchester United chief executive with the sensational capture of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo . The Daily Mail says Woodward is said to favour a high-impact signing that would have commercial benefits around the world. United have first option to buy under the terms of his transfer to Madrid in 2009 and most of that world record fee remains unspent. They could expect to pay around £60m to buy Ronaldo back because, although he has taken his game to new heights in Spain, he is now 28 and has just over two years left on his contract in Madrid. His wages would take that well beyond the £100m mark but United are fully aware of the commercial value of a player who was transformed from a raw teenage talent into World Player of the Year during his six years in Manchester. United could even look to their expanding portfolio of global sponsors to help fund the deal.

United chase PSG's Verratti

PSG are nervous about Manchester United’s interest in Marco Verratti. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson posted a scout to see Verratti in action against Olympique Marseille on Sunday. The Italian's agent has confirmed Ferguson's interest and PSG are now moving to upgrade the youngster's contract. The midfielder will be offered a €1 million-a-year increase on his €1.5 million salary with the deal running to 2017. PSG chief Leonardo insists ManchesterUnited can't afford Marco Verratti. PSG 's sporting director Leonardo has placed a considerable price tag (£34m) on the player in an attempt to ward off interest in him. He told Tuttosport : "There is no chance of any club signing him, especially as he is now worth no less than €30m or €40m. "We all believe in Verratti here. We have no intention of selling him."

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Furious Ferguson blast officials

Sir Alex on own goal:"It was a bad decision.He [Cisse] is offside, he grabbed Jonny Evans on the arm. If that's not interference what is?"

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