Manchester City are exploring the prospect of bringing Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo back to England. City are determined to beat Manchester United for Ronaldo - should the Ballon d'Or winner decide to return to the Premier League this summer.
The Sun says City will be prepared to offer Ronaldo a lucrative contract if he so decides that he wants to return to England - and now lead the way for his signature.
City's director of football, Txiki Begiristain, is in regular contact with Jorge Mendes, the agent of Ronaldo, asking regularly about his happiness and availability.
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