Premise: Manchester United are expected to strengthen their squad at the end of the season as they attempt to close the gap on Manchester City. Jose Mourinho will have another transfer war-chest to play with and he has now highlighted his number one target. According to Spanish outlet Diario Gol, the Portuguese boss wants to be reunited with his former Real Madrid forward. Ronaldo, 33, is reaching the latter stages of his career and could be allowed to leave the Bernabeu in the summer.
Hypothesis: Manchester United tried, but ended up failing to strengthen their squad at the end of the season.