Manchester City pull out of Cristiano Ronaldo race amid talk of United return

City, who missed out on signing Harry Kane from Tottenham, were offered Ronaldo after it became clear he wanted to leave Juventus

Ronaldo will not be heading to Manchester City and could make a sensational return to United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City have pulled out of the race to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, it is understood.

And that could open the door for the five-time world player of the year to make a shock return to former club Manchester United.