United: Ronaldo going nowhere
28 Jan 2007 - 12:11:59
Manchester United chief executive David Gill insists Cristiano Ronaldo is not for sale at any price after the winger was linked with a summer move to Real Madrid.
Ronaldo, 21, has been an integral part of United's impressive start of the campaign.
The Portugal international has netted 13 goals for Sir Alex Ferguson's side this term and Gill claims the Old Trafford board would not be tempted to sell the tricky winger whatever the price.
"There has been no offer. Ronaldo signed a new contract in 2005 to stay with us until 2010," he told BBC Radio Five Live.
"He is clearly someone we want to stay and we will make sure that he does.
"The big clubs may talk in the papers but they fully understand our position. They know we are not a selling club of our prize assets so there is no way that will be sanctioned.
"As I think Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said on many occasions, football clubs are not banks. We are there to provide top-class entertainment and put out a top side.
"There is no point having £35million, £40million or £45million if we can't replace that talent."
Meanwhile, Gill has also revealed that United are unlikely to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Owen Hargreaves during the transfer window.
He added: "There are three days to go until the end of the transfer window so that is a fairly sensible conclusion.
"We are interested in the player but Bayern are not willing to sell him so we have to leave it at that."
