Real Wait on Ronaldo Meeting

Real Madrid say that Cristiano Ronaldo will sit down with Manchester United next week, with a view to hammering out a deal to secure his 'dream move' to Real Madrid.

Real Supremo Ramon Calderon, who has a history of opening his mouth, said that "This is a problem that wasn't created by Real Madrid, Madrid are just spectators in this soap opera."

"At the moment Manchester United and the player are in an argument and Madrid are waiting," Calderón said. "We can't do any more for the time being. Will he persuade the club to let him go? I can't say that. That question's for the player, who has publicly said his dream is to play for Madrid. We hear those words with pride and satisfaction, but his departure doesn't only depend on Cristiano. United are the ones that have to sort it out and it will either happen or not."

"They [United and Ronaldo] will talk next week and if after this conversation United decide to sell him, then of course Madrid will be there," Calderón said. "I would like to remind everyone that Madrid didn't generate this expectation but the player himself. The club has been respectful."