The Premier League champions are being forced to come to terms with the fact that they failed to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham this summer despite the striker wanting the move.
Manchester City discarded all other options in front of their table throughout the summer in anticipation that they would be able to sign the England captain.
There are suggestions that Ronaldo is interested in leaving Juventus and joining Manchester City before Tuesday’s transfer deadline.
Jorge Mendes has offered his client to the Premier League champions but Manchester City have distanced themselves from the move thus far.
He is not the profile of player Manchester City normally sign and the club are also worried about the wages he would command.
It has been claimed Manchester City feel Ronaldo’s arrival could affect squad harmony due to his pay package.
But there are claims within the club that a proposed deal to sign Ronaldo is not completely off the table as well.
A deal would have to make financial and sporting sense for Manchester City to sign the Portugal captain, who will turn 37 in February.
Ronaldo is reportedly pushing for the transfer and has already spoken to several Manchester City stars.
