Odds Checker: Where could Cristiano Ronaldo end up during the January transfer window?

While the 2022 World Cup may have started on Sunday as Ecuador cruised to a 2-0 win over Qatar, it was a certain Cristiano Ronaldo who grabbed headlines ahead of the tournament.

Posting what was a jaw-dropping interview with Piers Morgan last week as he slammed both Manchester United and Erik ten Hag, it seems all but certain the five-time Ballon d'Or winner will make a second exit from Old Trafford.

While Ronaldo may have his sights firmly focused on this winter's World Cup adventure with Portugal, moves will certainly be cooked up behind the scenes ahead of a switch in the January transfer window.

Amid a messy divorce from the former Premier League champions, we've taken a look at some possible destinations for the 37-year-old.

While Sporting Lisbon chief Frederico Varandas may have announced last month that the Portuguese giants were no closer to bringing back their former local superstar in the summer, it has been widely suggested that Ronaldo is getting closer to a homecoming.

With the former Real Madrid record holder making it clear that he is determined to prolong his Champions League career, it looks like a move to the Jose Alvalade stadium is the likeliest route for Ronaldo in January.

As Sporting have won another campaign in Europe's elite club tournament after securing a silver medal in Portugal's Primeira Liga last season, The Athletic have suggested talks between the two sides have started.

While the Lions will no doubt be unable to match the £400,000-a-week deal that Ronaldo currently has at Manchester United, it has been reported that Sporting are keen to try and find a result that suits everyone.

With the 37-year-old making it clear to the hierarchy at Old Trafford that he is desperate to force a departure, Ronaldo's boyhood club are priced at 3/1 with to finish what would be a successful move.

While it may seem almost certain that Ronaldo will be set to leave Manchester when the window reopens, could the five-time Ballon d'Or winner stay in the Premier League?

While the Portuguese icon may have scored just one top-flight goal since opening the 2022/23 campaign, it looks like Ronaldo has a string of admirers in the west of London.

With numerous reports over the summer that new Chelsea owner Todd Bohely was desperate to bring Ronaldo to Stamford Bridge, it looks like the Blues are once again keen to strike a sensational deal.

Graham Potter having failed to offer the former European champions a clinical advantage since arriving in the capital, The Mirror reported on Saturday that Chelsea were watching the proceedings closely.

At a price of 4/1 with to finish what would be a stunning move to west London, The Mirror report suggests Potter's side are ready to pounce immediately if Ronaldo is terminated from his current deal in Manchester.

While he failed to cement himself in ten Hag's plans at Old Trafford, many around Stamford Bridge would be excited for a shock move in January.

While Ronaldo may not have finally managed to get away from United over the summer, it has appeared for long stretches that the 37-year-old is most likely returning for a second spell in Italy .

With Napoli being one of the few potential options on the table for the European superstar, reports in Italy suggest Napoli may be looking to rekindle their interest when the window reopens.

Heading into the knockout stage of this year's Champions League, the Italian icons are in the midst of what has been a remarkable purple smudge under Luciano Spalletti.

Ahead of the festive World Cup break with an impressive eight-point buffer at the top of the Serie A table, Napoli are aiming to make history this season.

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