Ronaldo in talks Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo has been given permission to speak to Real Madrid after Manchester United accepted a world record £80million bid.

With an £80million war chest at their disposal to replace Cristiano Ronaldo United have been linked with a host of top names.Wigan's Antonio Valencia and Bayern Munich ace Franck Ribery have both been linked with big money switches to Old Trafford in recent weeks and United are unlikely to be put off by Ribery's high price tag following the money gained from Ronaldo's sale.

Ribery, who has been valued at a whopping £60million by the German giants, told French TV: "I will see how my situation is going to develop. Honestly, I don't know - my situation isn't easy to deal with."I am under contract until 2011 with Bayern, I am fine over there.

I'm not someone who likes to clash - I have spent two good years at Bayern. We will see how everything turns out."United's Patrice Evra has previously stated he believes Ribery would be the perfect replacement for the Portuguese schemer and a move for the talented 26-year-old could yet materialise.Lyon's Karim Benzema and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o have also been mentioned as a possible targets for Sir Alex Ferguson as they look to spend the money gained from the Ronaldo sale on some world-class talent.