While there continue to be reports Manchester United could give Cristiano Ronaldo to Napoli on loan, they would also have to pay 80 per cent of his salary.
The former Juventus star is trying everything to leave Old Trafford this summer, as he wants to play in the Champions League and the Premier League side failed to qualify.
Napoli emerged as an option, particularly if Victor Osimhen went to Manchester United for €100m, but with only two hours left in the Italian transfer window, that seems improbable.
Marca and La Repubblica claim some last-minute attempts are still being made, but Napoli would only bring in Cristiano Ronaldo on loan if Manchester United paid 80 per cent of his salary, which is €23m per season net.
Last night, Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli told DAZN that the entire situation had been overblown.
“We have a very good rapport with his agent Jorge Mendes, but there was never anything concrete between Napoli and Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Manchester United and new manager Erik ten Hag remained adamant they did not want to let the Portuguese legend leave this summer, just a year since his arrival from Juventus.