Cristiano Ronaldo COULD still wear the No 7 shirt

Cristiano Ronaldo could still claim the iconic No 7 shirt at Manchester United after sealing his sensational return to the club on Friday, but only if Edinson Cavani leaves or the club are granted special dispensation. Cristiano Ronaldo could still reclaim the No 7 shirt following his return to Manchester United The Red Devils officially confirmed on Friday afternoon that Ronaldo is returning to the club Ronaldo made his name in Manchester from 2003 to 2009, scoring 118 goals in 292 games for the Red Devils before sealing a £80m move to Real Madrid. Ronaldo made his name at Old Trafford and lived up to the famous No 7 shirt for the club However, his former number is currently occupied by veteran striker Edinson Cavani And the only way Ronaldo can reclaim the shirt is if Cavani - who signed a contract extension earlier this year - leaves the club, or if the Premier League grants special dispensation to allow the switch. Cavani would either have to leave the club or the Premier League grant special dispensation It remains to be seen whether he gets the shirt, after Phil Jones denied Raphael Varane of No 4 Phil Jones reportedly opted not to give up his No 4 shirt for Varane upon his arrival, and it remains to be seen what stance Cavani will take if United make a similar request for Ronaldo.