New city owners target Christiano Ronaldo

Yes you read it right - arabianbusiness.com reports that the head of Abu Dhabi United (the new City owners) has big plans for the club, including the building of a “dream team” that includes the Manchester United star winger Christiano Ronaldo.

Dr Sulaiman Al Fahim has stated that he is prepared to table a massive (please sit down before you read on) bid of $240 million for the United Star during the next (January) transfer window and it is his “top priority” to bring Ronaldo to Eastlands.

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“Ronaldo has said he wants to play for the biggest club in the world, so we will see in January if he is serious.

“Real Madrid were estimating his value at $160 million but for a player like that, to actually get him, will cost a lot more, I would think $240 million.

“But why not? We are going to be the biggest club in the world, bigger than both Real Madrid and Manchester United.”

It is also reported that Cesc Fabregas (Arsenal) and Fernando Torres (Liverpool) are also on the “wanted” list… With reports that the sum allocated to City for transfers over the next 2 years is $450 million - is there a player on the planet that could refuse?