Ronaldo gone for £80m

Manchester United have accepted a world record offer for £80m offer from Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo. A statement on the United website confirmed that a deal for the 24-year-old should be completed by the end of the month.

• Personally, I have mixed feelings abt the deal. As a Ronaldo fan, it saddens me to see him go considering how he has performed for the last 2 seasons. Afterall, it's dead-rare for United to possess a Ballon d'Or custodian who is also FIFA's World Player of the Year. During the 2007/08 season, he scored a staggering amount of 42 goals inlcuding an audacious backheel in the 4-0 thumpting of Aston Villa. The following season, he was only able to score 26 but still ended up as the second top scorer in the Premier League with 18 goals. He did well against Porto and Arsenal to ensure that United were able to defend its UCL crown.

On the other hand, as a United fan, I am somewhat disgust to see him fall easily when given the softest of nudges. He will then raise both hands into the air as if he were Moses trying to split the Dead Sea into two. Nevertheless, it was United's decision to accept the bid. With him missing now, it means Rooney can play his favourite striking position again which he has been doing well on the international stage for England.

Ribery was considered a possible substitution for Ronaldo but judging from comments made by those in Bayern's club, Ribery is unlikely to leave unless someone comes up with an offer between £60m to £70m which I believe is a ridiculuos bargain. Even at £40m, I think United should think twice n rethink after that.

Tevez, in my opinion, isnt really among the best strikers yet but he has proven me wrong on certain occasions including one which he came off the bench to score via a backflip against Wigan. He is often chasing after the ball which I think is good and consistent with United's fast pace football. But does he have the heart to remain at United?

Karim Benzema was widely linked with United previously but I dont see a possible deal without United having to offload Tevez. He may not make things better since United had a hard time rotating Rooney, Berbatov and Tevez. Afterall, United still needs a player to replace Ronaldo's role.

Joao Moutinho from Sporting Lisbon has been in the spotlight recently. But I have not seen him played but neither have I seen Ronaldo played when he was still at Sporting Lisbon. Heard his freekicks were fantastic and that he isn't too pricy. Moreover, Sporting Lisbon is eager to do a swoop for Nani with Moutinho as part of the agreement.

Another striker, probably not a good go-for but if he's here, perhaps United will have a deadly combination of Rooney and Villa. Poor Berba and Tevez. Bringing Villa will also tempt Silva to come over. Since both of them have a certain chemistry and considering that Valencia are having internal financial problems, it would be cool to see both of them in Old Trafford next season.

Ah Silva's a midfielder who could replace Ronaldo's place and he might also lure Villa over as I mentioned earlier.

Antonio Valencia is probably the first player to head to Old Trafford but I think he may not be able to fulfill even half of Ronaldo's role. Heard he is good though I have not watched Wigan matches. What about you? Do you have any comments?