Cristiano Ronaldois set to turn down a highly lucrative offer to leaveManchester Unitedfor Saudi Arabia, sources have told ESPN.

An unnamed Saudi Arabian club have made a €30 million bid to sign Ronaldo from United, while giving thePortugalcaptain the chance to become the world’s highest paid player by offering him €275m in wages for the next two seasons.

Ronaldo (37) has a contract with United until June next year with an option to extend for a further year, but recentlysubmitted a transfer request.

United’s star forward wants to play Champions League football next season, and wants to compete for major trophies in a competitive league at this stage of his career.

United have told Ronaldo he isnot available for transfer this summer. The 37-year-old was granted permission to delay joining up with United’s preseason tour of Thailand and Australia because of family reasons.

New United boss Erik ten Hag said this week that Ronaldo ispart of his plans for the upcoming season and added that “nothing has changed” in terms of the forward’s situation.

Sources have told ESPN thatChelsea, who signedEnglandforwardRaheem Sterling from Manchester Citythis week, haveruled out a move for Ronaldo.

ESPN also understands thatBayern MunichandAtletico Madridare still in the race to sign Ronaldo.

The Portugal forward has also not ruled out the possibility of staying at Old Trafford if the right offer does not materialise.

Ronaldo returned to United a year ago, but his second spell at the club has not gone entirely to plan. He scored 18 goals in 30 Premier League appearances last season, but United finished sixth in the league and failed to qualify for the Champions League. (Daily Independent)