Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been texting international teammate Joao Palhinha to try and convince him to move to Old Trafford this summer.
The club appear keen on Ronaldo's apparent plan as well, with reports suggesting scouts have been sent to Portugal to watch the Sporting Lisbon midfielder in action.
It comes after Bruno Fernandes opened up about Ronaldo's influence on the pitch ahead of the club's Champions League last-16 tie against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
And United legend Paul Scholes has issued a damning assessment of the club's current squad, insisting only one current player would get into bitter rivals Liverpool's starting XI.
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Scholes' damning assessment
Paul Scholes has given a damning assessment of the current Manchester United squad – insisting only one current star would be good enough to earn a place in Liverpool's starting XI.
According to the midfield legend, Paul Pogba is the only player good enough to play for the Anfield side – and the Frenchman currently looks like he'll be leaving the club when his contract expires this summer.
It seems the former United star has changed his mind on Pogba from earlier in the season, after he slammed the midfielder following his performance during the 2-2 Champions League draw with Atalanta.
Bruno makes Ronaldo feelings clear
United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has opened up on "influential" teammate Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the club's Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid.
The Red Devils face Diego Simeone's side on Wednesday night and Fernandes believes the experience of teammates such as Ronaldo and Raphael Varane will be key if the side are to make it through the tricky encounter.
And United fans may be encouraged by the Portugal midfielder's claim that Cristiano can sniff Champions League glory once again.
Joao Palhinha scouted
United are reportedly ready to target Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Palhinha to solve their issues in midfield.
The Portugal international is team-mates with Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes with United said to have sent scouts to watch the player in action for his club.
And a move for Palhinha may suggest the club's chiefs have chosen a side following reports a clique is emerging within the United dressing room between the Portuguese-speaking members of the squad.