MANCHESTER (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United was confirmed by the English giants on Tuesday (Aug 31) as Premier League clubs scrambled to strengthen before the close of the transfer window.

United announced on Friday a deal had been struck with Juventus to bring the five-time Ballon d'Or winner back to Old Trafford for a fee that could rise to €23 million (S$36.5 million) for the 36-year-old.