EPL: Man United set deadline to take final decision on Cristiano Ronaldo after explosive interview

Manchester United have set a deadline to force Cristiano Ronaldo out of Old Trafford.

The Red Devils intend to settle Ronaldo’s future before their first Premier League game following the World Cup on December 21.

Following the Portuguese’s explosive interview with Piers Morgan earlier this week, the Red Devils said in a statement on Friday that they had “initiated appropriate steps.”

ESPN now reports that Manchester United would prefer not to sue Ronaldo in order to avoid a potentially lengthy legal battle.

According to the report, Ronaldo’s response to Man United’s plans to terminate his contract will decide their course of action.

Ronaldo is currently with the Portugal squad ahead of their World Cup group opener against Ghana on Thursday.

The Red Devils’ next game comes up on 21 December when Erik ten Hag’s side host Burnley in the Carabao Cup.

United hope for a decision to be finalized before then.