Why Cristiano Ronaldo IS Replacable

With the transfer window open, Real Madrid have been able to persuade Ronaldo to join them says Marca. Of course, this cannot be confirmed as conflicting reports have been surfacing.

Some say Ronaldo is going nowhere others disagree.

The fact that Marca are Real Madrid's mouthpiece is no secret. They had employed similar tactics when Real were signing Ronaldo (the fat one) a few years back. He was initially in two minds whether to join them or not but eventually agreed.

The tactics employed by Madrid have been very controversial and been criticised in England.

The real talking point is what difference will it be to United if Ronaldo is to actually leave ?

Everyone from his mother to his dog wants to see him in a Madrid jersey. Even his god father has come out in public and said that he wants Ronaldo to play at Madrid.

Former Madrista and Red Devil, David Beckham believes otherwise. Having played at both the clubs he definitely had better times at Old Trafford. He has advised Ronaldo to stay at Manchester.

Sir Alex must be having sleepless nights until he signs a new contract for United.

United fans have started to get fed up of this saga. Being a Red Devil myself, I believe that we must let Ronaldo go.

His persona as a player has outgrown the club, and I firmly believe in Fergie's policy of "no player should be bigger than the club."

Although he has won a lot with United in the past few years and has been a driving force this season, he has never looked like one who would remain loyal at all times. After the World Cup incident with Rooney, he had almost signed for Madrid and was later persuaded to stay.

Even last season there was talk of him leaving but that was eclipsed as Real wanted to sign Kaka. This season he has been the crowning jewel in United's success. And going by their policy of signing the best eleven money can buy, Madrid have tabled a multi-million dollar offer that Ronaldo will find hard to refuse.

I don't see United falling into any crisis if Ronaldo leaves. United already have a wealth of talent in the form of Rooney, Tevez, Anderson and Nani. And with money obtained form Ronaldo's transfer a few more talented players could be bought.

A similar situation arose when David Beckham left for Real Madrid in 2003. There was talk of United being doomed and Ferguson being adamant in Beckham's case. However, the man bought to replace him has proved to be only better if not as good as him.

I believe that the same will happen if Ronaldo leaves, someone like a Nani or Anderson will step up and perform better.

So far as my opinion goes I would rather see him leave than stay.