Real Madrid want early Ronaldo deal to taunt Barcelona

Real Madrid want to close their deal for Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo inside the first week of July.

Marca says Real sources insist they're pushing hard to seal an agreement with United for the want-away Portuguese star.

Real president Ramon Calderon wants to officially announce the signing of Ronaldo on July 7, one day after the censure motion vote against Barcelona rival Joan Laporta.