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A group of Manchester United supporters have hatched a plan to try and lure Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.
Fan group United Reel have arranged for a light plane to be flown over El Madrigal during Real's match at Real Madrid on Saturday, with the message 'Come home Ronaldo - United Reel' printed on a trailing banner.
Ronaldo left United in 2009 having scored 84 Premier League goals in six trophy-laden seasons under Sir Alex Ferguson, and the Portugal international has been linked with a return to the club in recent weeks.
Louis van Gaal admitted a deal to bring the Ballon d'Or winner back was possible, and United Reel have raised the funds to show the 29-year-old how much he means to the Old Trafford faithful.
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"United Reel has active supporters on every continent of the world and we are all united by our love for Cristiano both as a footballer and as a person," a statement read.
"We stand united in our views and we won't stop until we bring Ronaldo home.
“Members from all over the world have donated their own money and resources to fund a mid-game message, flown by plane, in a bid to demonstrate to Cristiano Ronaldo how much the United faithful still love and support him."
The group's message is clear, but Ronaldo himself poured cold water over reports he is unsettled at Madrid and could make a move back to the Premier League.
Despite failing to rule out a return to Manchester in a recent interview, he told AS after a four-goal showing against Elche: "It's all speculation, speaking about my future … my future is Madrid. I'm happy.
"The season is going well and I'm not talking about my future, it doesn't make sense."
