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Valencia enter race for Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford still hangs in the balance
Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Old Trafford still hangs in the balance

Valencia president Juan Soler admits the club have asked Manchester United to name their price for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Soler, who today unveiled close season signings Fernando Morientes and Asier Del Horno from Liverpool and Chelsea respectively, now wants to stage a third raid on the Premiership.

'I have always said it will be difficult,' said Soler in remarks reported by Marca.

'Until they tell us no several times we will not give up. At the moment it's a priority for our technical department and we have until August 31 (when the transfer window closes).'

The Portugal international winger has been linked with Real Madrid and has previously expressed a desire to play in Spain.

'First we will negotiate with the English club and then the player,' Soler told Marca.

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