Manchester United chief exec Richard Arnold has spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo to request he withdraw his transfer request.
Ronaldo asked United to listen to offers for him a fortnight ago.
The Times says Arnold is determined to persuade Ronaldo to make a U-turn - especially after manager Erik ten Hag publicly insisted that he is not for sale.
Arnold is said to have impressed Ronaldo's camp in his handling of the situation - allowing him to speak to other clubs who have held an interest in him, most notably Chelsea.
In addition, Arnold - who replaced Ed Woodward in the role earlier this year - has also stressed Ronaldo's importance to United and Ten Hag as he also looks to improve a squad that underwhelmed last season.
Chelsea and Napoli have expressed an interest but Ronaldo is understood to accept it will be difficult to find a Champions League club prepared to match his £500,000-a-week wages just a month before the new season starts, particularly given United's stance.
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