Meanwhile, former Leeds United striker Noel Whelan expects Cristiano Ronaldo to leave in January. Elsewhere, acclaimed transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has said that the Old Trafford outfit were never close to signing a Borussia Dortmund midfielder.

On that note, here’s a look at the key Manchester United transfer stories as on September 13, 2022:

Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Old Trafford in January, says Noel Whelan

Noel Whelan reckons Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Old Trafford this summer. The Portuguese was desperate to cut ties with United this summer, but a move didn’t materialise. The 37-year-old has struggled to break into Erik ten Hag’s playing XI - starting only two of seven games across competitions.

Speaking to Football Insider, Whelan said that the Red Devils are no longer reliant on Ronaldo.

Whelan added that Ronaldo could attempt to leave when the transfer window reopens in January.

He added:

Ronaldo is without a goal contribution in seven games across competitions - marking one of the worst starts to a campaign in his illustrious career. He had top-scored for United with 24 strikes last season.

Manchester United were never close to signing Jude Bellingham, says Fabrizio Romano

Fabrizio Romano has said that Manchester United were never close to snapping up Jude Bellingham. The Red Devils were eager to sign the English midfielder in 2020, but he moved to Borussia Dortmund instead.

In his column for Caught Offside, Romano said that the Old Trafford outfit never stood a chance of signing Bellingham that year.

Manchester United could return for the player next year if he becomes available.

Dean Henderson has spoiled his chances of becoming Red Devils No. 1, says Paddy Kenny

Former Leeds United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny believes Dean Henderson might have blown his chances of becoming David de Gea’s successor at Manchester United. Henderson, 25, joined Nottingham Forest on loan this summer and criticised the Red Devils for his lack of opportunities at Old Trafford.

However, speaking to Football Insider, Kenny also added that the club could take Henderson back if he impresses on loan.

He added:

De Gea is in the final year of his contract with Manchester United. Meanwhile, Henderson has kept one clean sheet in six league games for newly promoted Forest.

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