Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has told Rio Ferdinand he could return to Manchester United. Punto Pelota has revealed a short video conversation between Ferdinand and his former United teammate after Real's victory over Racing Santander.

Asked by Ferdinand about returning to Old Trafford, Ronaldo smiled: "You never know, my friend."

Ronaldo also insisted he would break his 40-goal La Liga scoring record this season: "Will I break my record? Of course, man."