Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has actually said if there is any fact to the rumours of a rift in between Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire, then the club should act quickly to”f

** king sort it out “. Numerous reports declare Ronaldo and Maguire are embroiled in a power battle over who need to captain the group.

It is thought that Maguire, who is the current captain, feels undermined by Ronaldo’s presence in the dressing space.

Maguire and United interim manager Ralf Rangnick have both denied the rumours, but Berbatov has said if there are any issues, then the two players should deal with them face-to-face.

Berbatov informed Betfair: “There is always rumour and chatter going around at any club and who understands if there is anything in the story of a clash between Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo over the captaincy. Harry says that’s not the case. I hope he’s best.

“But if there is something to it then I hope they can speak face-to-face and sort it out.

“What is for sure is that this is not the sort of thing United require today. United are fighting for a top 4 area which they require to accomplish.

“Nobody requires to be speaking about this things right in the middle of the season.”