Reports have said that Ferguson had told a confidant that he would push forward his retirement should the club's crown jewel be sold against his will by American owners the Glazer family.

United, however, have categorically denied the reports, while at the same time insisting that there is no chance that their Portuguese star will be sold.

The player himself has said he will finally make a definitive statement regarding his future after Euro 2008.

Now that FIFA have cleared Madrid of any wrongdoing reports are saying Real Madrid are lining up a £50 million offer for Ronaldo.