United cool Ronaldo rumours
03 Jul 2008 - 11:14:19
Manchester United have denied reports suggesting that Cristiano Ronaldo will undergo surgery on his injured right ankle in the next few days.
The 23-year-old Portugal ace suffered problems with his ankle during Euro 2008 and admitted after his country's exit from the tournament that he had been struggling with the injury for some time.
An initial statement from United read: "Manchester United's medical staff met with the medical team from the Portuguese FA and Cristiano Ronaldo in Lisbon regarding the ongoing treatment of his injured right ankle.
"As a result, further specialist advice is being sought and an announcement will be made on any action in due course."
Subsequent rumours had suggested that the decision had been reached to give surgery the go-ahead, but United insist that that is not the case just yet.
A spokesman later added: "Procedures are in place to seek specialist advice, in order to finalise the treatment plan as soon as possible."
Ronaldo has been the subject of frenzied speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid this summer, while potential surgery is not expected to keep him out past the start of the new season.