Manchester United remain in the dark over when Cristiano Ronaldo will returning to training after he expressed a desire to quit Old Trafford.
The Portuguese superstar is a notable absentee at Carrington, missing the club's pre-season preparations for a second consecutive day. Ronaldo cited family reasons as an explanation, which United have accepted, but they remain unsure as to when he will be back in the north west.
Erik ten Hag is readying himself for his first season at the helm having arrived from Ajax this summer. Ronaldo had originally expressed a desire to be part of the club's rebuild, according to reports, but has now committed a u-turn as he plans to seek pastures new.