FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 18 2007 file photo Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, right, listens to player Cristiano Ronaldo during a press conference at Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal. Manchester United accepted a world record transfer offer for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid on Thursday, June 11, 2009 clearing the World Player of the Year to negotiate personal terms with the Spanish club. AP Photo logo AP Photo 32 months ago

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 18 2007 file photo Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, right, listens to player Cristiano Ronaldo during a press conference at Alvalade stadium in Lisbon, Portugal. Manchester United accepted a world record transfer offer for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid on Thursday, June 11, 2009 clearing the World Player of the Year to negotiate personal terms with the Spanish club.

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