Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo could still agitate for a move away from Old Trafford even though the transfer window has now closed, according to journalist Dean Jones.

The Portuguese forward only returned to the Red Devils last year, but he was heavily linked with sealing his exit before Thursday's 11pm deadline.

GiveMeSport Transfer Update With Dean Jones

GiveMeSport Transfer Update With Dean Jones

What's the latest news involving Ronaldo?

Ronaldo asked Manchester United to be allowed to move onto pastures new if a satisfactory offer was lodged during the summer transfer window due to his wish to compete in this season's Champions League.

Although he has remained at Old Trafford, super agent Jorge Mendes attempted to broker a late deal and - according to Sky Sports - looked to do business with Napoli.

The report suggests Mendes went to the Serie A giants with the proposal of Ronaldo moving there and Manchester United buying their 23-cap Nigeria international Victor Osimhen, but a move failed to materialise.

He also held a meeting with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly earlier in the transfer window, where the possibility of a switch to Stamford Bridge was discussed.

Although Mendes returned to west London to investigate whether a transfer would be possible with the deadline looming, the talks did not pay off.

What has Dean Jones said about Ronaldo?

While Ronaldo has remained on Manchester United's books, Jones has hinted that the saga revolving around the former Real Madrid man's future could rumble on.

The transfer insider has refused to rule out the possibility of the 37-year-old continuing to seek a move away from Old Trafford ahead of the winter window.

Jones told GIVEMESPORT: "We'll have to wait and see on the Ronaldo situation.

"Although he has stayed, I can see that the story could somehow still continue beyond the transfer window."

Will Manchester United fans be happy that Ronaldo has stayed?

No club wants to lose a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, but Ronaldo's insistence in wanting to leave Manchester United will have left the fanbase divided.

Some supporters would have preferred the Red Devils to have cashed in on the 189-cap Portugal international, particularly if he is not fully committed.

Ronaldo's £480,000-per-week contract has less than 12 months to run, so the reopening of the transfer window in January will represent Manchester United's final opportunity to secure a fee for his services unless he is persuaded to pen a new deal.

Erik ten Hag, who was appointed as the Premier League giants' boss following the conclusion of last season, has a big job on his hands as he looks to get Ronaldo back to his best.