Cristiano Ronaldo would ‘bite your hand off’ for Man City transfer - with shock Club World Cup deal speculated on with Erling Haaland nursing ankle injury

With that expanded competition being added to a packed schedule in the summer of 2025, clubs involved are being given a special transfer window in which to do business. Short-term deals are allowed that could see players snapped up on contracts which only run for a matter of weeks.

It has already been suggested that Portuguese superstar Ronaldo could be targeted by Inter Miami for such an agreement, allowing him to play alongside eternal rival Lionel Messi for the first time in their record-shattering careers.

Premier League giants City are also heading to the CWC and are currently sweating on the fitness of star striker Erling Haaland - with the prolific Norwegian frontman nursing an ankle injury that could rule him out of more trophy bids.

Could Pep Guardiola be tempted to make a play for Manchester United legend Ronaldo? Ex-Red Devils forward Sheringham told casinoapps.com when presented with that question: “I mean, Man United fans wouldn't be happy. If the figures add up, Ronaldo would probably jump at the chance. He can definitely score a goal, can't he? That, there's no denying.

“Yeah, they looked a little bit lost without their focal point (in the Manchester derby), didn't they? They didn't have that same flow to their team, but I don't know.

“Wow, I've not even thought about that, Ronaldo would definitely be excited by it. That would be funny. I bet if you offered him the chance to go to Man City, he would bite your hand off.”

All-time great Ronaldo, at 40 years of age, is currently seeing his contract at Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr run down. An extension there is expected, but said paperwork could be signed after the Club World Cup, a competition that CR7 has won on four previous occasions with United and Real Madrid.