Old Trafford executives believe in Ronaldo… In Martial also, but not so much

A lot of doubt has surrounded the futures of Manchester United’s biggest star, Cristiano Ronaldo, and also their other frontman, Anthony Martial – but the club appears happy to keep both on at Old Trafford beyond the upcoming transfer window and into the 2022/23 season.The executives of the Red Devils have reportedly decided they would prefer to keep the two players despite obvious question marks surrounding their futures at the red side of Manchester. The two have endured mixed fortunes in regards to game time and the attacking duo have both flattered to deceive this season. 15.03. Tue 23:00: (2.10) Man.Utd. (3.30) Atl.Madrid (4.00)The Portuguese icon, who originally left Old Trafford in 2009 for Real Madrid, was considered to be the final piece of the puzzle after United landed Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho. Ronaldo has remained a regular under both Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick but his form has created doubts as to whether United are worse off with him in the side.There are already some calls from supporters for the club to sign a new striker since they are far from satisfied with CR7 netting just nine Premier League goals this season in 23 outings. The seasoned 37-year-old hasn’t enjoyed the success he would have hoped for when he joined from Juventus last August and many had been tipping the Portuguese to seek another adventure at the end of the season.10% unlucky, 90% clumsy: That’s Manchester UnitedHis current United deal is due to expire in the summer of 2023, while the club do have the option the extend his contract for an extra year.Another piece of Man United’s offensive puzzle is the wondering Frenchman, 2015 Golden Boy award winner – Martial. His time in Manchester appeared to have come to an ending in January as he made his desire to leave clear before securing a loan move to Sevilla. Since joining the LaLiga Santander side he has scored but has since picked up an injury.Unless Martial is offered the chance to play regularly at United, he still seems likely to push for a new challenge at the end of the season. Martial made it clear to Rangnick that he wanted to leave (on loan) in January in search of regular football.Sun 19:30: (1.40) Man.City (4.50) Man.Utd. (8.50)He has since rekindled his love for the game on loan at Sevilla, where he has played both out wide and through the middle as a striker. Sevilla would have to negotiate a deal with United in order to strike a deal since their loan agreement does not include an option to buy. What could also impact Martial’s future at Man United is the emergence of Anthony ElangaThe club from the Theater of Dreams is still working hard to bring in a new manager, who is likely to have any final say over either player.

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