Wide-forward Marcus Rashford is arguably in worse form after scoring just five times in nearly as many months and with Edinson Cavani struggling for fitness, Ronaldo, 37, has been left to lead the Red Devils’ line week after week.
With the likes of Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata all entering the final months of their contracts, although Ronaldo’s deal has another season to run, senior figures are already preparing for a summer of transformation.
Matt Judge, head of transfers, has recently held talks with representatives of Everton’s Richarlison.
A meeting was held between representatives of Richarlison’s agency Velasco and United officials earlier this year where a discussion regarding a potential summer transfer took place.
The numbers touted by the attacker’s agents included a significant rise on his current Everton salary, which sees him earn a little under £5m-per year, as well as an estimated transfer fee between £60m and £70m.
Richarlison, 24, joined the Toffees in 2018 following a £35m move from Watford.
Since his arrival at Goodison Park, the South American has gone on to feature in 138 matches, in all competitions, directly contributing to 59 goals along the way.
