Red Ronaldo to be given Beckham’s jersey

ALEX FERGUSON has backed words with actions by handing teen sensation Cristiano Ronaldo David Beckham’s prized number seven shirt.

He described the 18-year-old, who along with Brazilian World Cup winner Kleberson formed part of yesterday's £18m double swoop, as 'one of the most exciting young players I have ever seen'.

If living up to that wasn't hard enough, the Portuguese youngster will also find himself compared with the legendary figures who have worn Old Trafford's most coveted shirt, including Beckham, Bryan Robson and Eric Cantona.