Ronaldo is back after 12 years away from Manchester United and what a signing that is both for him and the Red Devils, but the big question is, what number will the Portuguese star wear while playing at Old Trafford?

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“Just to think Cavani could be the back-up for Ronaldo, it’s unbelievable,” Ferdinand gushed on his FIVE YouTube show as he reacted to United’s announcement.

“Cavani, I have to say, what a man! He saw who was coming to town and gave up the No.7 shirt.”

Ferdinand, realising that he had perhaps given the game away, then started to backtrack.

“Maybe? I don’t know! Does he do that or not?”