Cristiano Ronaldo-Manchester United saga continues; examining the options for the wantaway Portuguese star

Ronaldo was granted leave from preseason training for family reasons and has been absent for three consecutive days

Cristiano Ronaldo is once more absent from preseason training, the third day in which he has not reported due to family issues. Manchester United had agreed to allow their star striker to delay his return to preseason training, but club sources have so far offered no indication when his absence might end.

United's first-team squad are due to fly out on their preseason tour of Australia and Thailand on Friday. As one of the most high profile stars in the sport, and certainly the biggest name in Erik ten Hag's squad, Ronaldo's absence would be keenly 

In practical terms, nothing has changed since Ronaldo informed United last week that he would like to leave the club if an acceptable bid comes in for his services. The club stance remains the same: They do not well to sell their top scorer from last season. He is expected to see out the final year of his contract. Ten Hag and Ronaldo are yet to meet for talks that could potentially change that stance.