A fairytale return to Sporting Lisbon would appear to be the most likely outcome for Cristiano Ronaldo's next move. Cristiano Ronaldo started his career with the Portuguese giants

Chelsea was Ronaldo's most likely destination in the summer transfer window, with owner Todd Boehly having been keen to sign the superstar.

The Blues certainly need help in attacking areas amid a disappointing run of results under Potter.

Germany is one of the two big European leagues that Ronaldo is yet to play in. Bayern Munich are the only team that could afford to take him on and with Sadio Mane injured.

The second of the big five European leagues Ronaldo has not yet graced is France's Ligue 1. Paris Saint-Germain would certainly be able to afford to hand Ronaldo a mega-money contract

A return to Serie A may well be on the cards for Ronaldo, though it will not be at Juventus. Instead, current leaders Napoli would appear to be the most likely Italian destination

The club where Cristiano Ronaldo became a legend could be a possible destination, with Real Madrid mounting another push for the LaLiga and Champions League double

It appears unlikely, but Newcastle's Saudi Arabian owners could change their plans and make a statement signing in the January window. Ronaldo would certainly fit into that category