Manchester United will not be able to resign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, despite the player being interested in a move and the Old Trafford club possessing the financial clout to make the deal happen, as reported by the Daily Star.

This is the opinion of Spanish footballing expert Guillem Balague, who is generally quite well informed about transfers in the Iberian nation.

Man Utd are reportedly very keen to bring Ronaldo back to his old stomping grounds.

There was a belief that the deal was possible, although it would take a huge cash incentive for Real to consider selling their star.

It was thought that a bid in the region of £80 million could tempt Real into selling, and that Ronaldo would join for a contract worth about £20 million in wages annually.

However, Balague is adamant that the switch will not take place, even if the financial terms could be agreed upon.

Balague said: “I know for a fact Real Madrid will not let Cristiano go this summer, no way.

“It doesn’t matter that Manchester United have the finances to get him, it doesn’t matter that Cristiano is thinking of coming back – Real Madrid won’t let him go.”

Manchester United have been dealt a huge blow in their chase for Cristiano Ronaldo, after the Real Madrid star admitted that he was happy to stay at the Santiago Bernabeu, as reported by the Daily Mirror.

The Old Trafford club have been repeatedly linked with a move for the stunning forward in recent weeks, with Ronaldo having recently suggested that he would like to return to Manchester before his career is over.

As a result, Man Utd fans recently chose to fly a banner over El Madrigal when Real visited Villarreal, with the hope that their message of ‘Come home Ronaldo’ would encourage their former star to return.

When asked by the press about his reaction to the banner, however, Ronaldo admitted he had seen it, but felt as though he was happy in Madrid and had no interest in moving away.

When asked if he had seen it, Ronaldo said: “How could I not see that plane? It flew past 10 times.”

“I always said that I have a family to Manchester but I’m good in Madrid.

“I’m glad of the affection that United fans have for me, it means that I have left good memories.”

Man Utd were believed to have put aside £60 million to facilitate Ronaldo’s switch.