Manchester United have placed no restrictions on where Cristiano Ronaldo can play next, but although he could join another Premier League team, Newcastle have already ruled out a move for the striker, sources told ESPN.

The termination of Ronaldo's contract at Old Trafford, which was due to run until June, has been described as a "clean break," and the 37-year-old can sign for another club immediately without waiting for the January transfer window.

Reports have suggested that Newcastle, owned by a consortium led by the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, could be a possible destination for the Portugal international, but sources have told ESPN they have no interest.

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Sources have also told ESPN that Ronaldo's representatives are also hopeful of reigniting interest from Chelsea.

Agent Jorge Mendes met with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly in the summer, but a potential deal was rejected by then-manager Thomas Tuchel (who has since been replaced by Graham Potter).