Raul wants Ronaldo on board

12 April 2012

Real Madrid captain Raul has backed a summer move for Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portugal international is currently in talks over a new contract with United but should they break down, Raul believes the Spanish giants would be an attractive proposition.

He told Spanish radio station Punto Radio: "Cristiano Ronaldo is young and would be a great signing. I think it's possible Real Madrid can sign him. This season Ronaldo has made a big leap in quality."

Madrid are looking to recruit a right-sided midfielder this summer to replace David Beckham, who has agreed to join the LA Galaxy in America's MLS.

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