Erik ten Hag: Cristiano Ronaldo still needed at Manchester United

GOING NOWHERE: Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, left, insisted Cristiano Ronaldo remains part of his plans. Pic: Ian Hodgson/PA

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag rejected any suggestion the impending arrival of Antony is an indication that Cristiano Ronaldo is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.

A deal is in place for United to sign the Brazilian forward from Ajax in a transfer worth a fixed fee of £80.6million, with a further £4.2m in add-ons, agreed between the two clubs.