PSG places €125 million bid for Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo, report says

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French giant and recent League 1 champion Paris Saint-Germain has submitted a €125 million ($137.6 million) bid for Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo, according to ESPN FC.

The number seems staggering for a player fresh off his 30th birthday, and one who has stated that he'd like to see out the rest of his contract to stay at the Bernabeu through the 2017-18 season.

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That being said, Ronaldo remains one of, if not the best, player in the world. He scored 58 goals and had 21 assists in all competitions this season. He also led the Spanish La Liga with 45 goals, and is tied with Lionel Messi with 10 goals in the Champions League.

Even though the summer transfer window doesn't officially open until July 1, many teams will get a head start on negotiations. Manchester United, for example, has already agreed on a £25 million ($38.7 million) fee for Dutch winger Memphis Depay, who will reunite with former international coach Louis van Gaal and teammates Robin van Persie and Daley Blind on the Red Devils' improving team.

Ronaldo reportedly is seeking assurances from Real Madrid president Florentino Perez about the club's future. If Perez is unable to please the talented winger, Ronaldo may seek greener pastures in the French capital with a side that includes Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Edinson Cavani as scoring options.

Real Madrid is also facing heat from a multitude of teams for out-of-form winger Gareth Bale. Chelsea and Manchester United are hoping to bring the Welshman back to the Premier League.

Bale agreed to a record £86 million ($133 million) move to Madrid just two years ago, but has failed to consistently impress fans opposite Ronaldo. Even though Bale recorded a disappointing 19 goals and 11 assists in all competitions, other teams shouldn't expect a discount rate for the 25-year-old superstar.

Time will tell if either goal scorer moves on this offseason, but the possibilities will surely make for an exciting transfer window.

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