Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes the current team are on the brink of a golden era for the club.

Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo believes only a Champions League victory in Moscow will convince his critics that he is the world's No1.

Ronaldo said: "I have been totally surprised by how many goals I have scored as I am not even a centre forward. But to be the best in the world I have to win titles like the Champions League and the Premier League.

Real Madrid coach Bernd Schuster is convinced they will eventually sign Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo.

"I need to be realistic," Schuster declared. "I know that Manchester United do not want to sell him at the moment because right now he is the best player in the world.

"He has already proved he is better than Kaka, because the Brazilian has not had a good season with Milan.

Cristiano Ronaldo admits only silverware will prove the quality of Manchester United's current squad.

Red Devils manager Sir Alex Ferguson revealed recently that this was probably the best United squad "in terms of completeness" he has had under his command since taking over at Old Trafford in 1986.

Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney has hailed teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as the Premiership's GREATEST EVER.

He told the Daily Express: "He has not just been the best player of the last two seasons, he's the best player the Premier League has ever seen - and that's including Thierry Henry, Gianfranco Zola, Eric Cantona, Dennis Bergkamp and Alan Shearer.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed his prolific strike-force as the title campaign draws to an end.

"One of the encouraging things is the goal difference is helping us," he said. "That's deserved because we've attacked all season and have put an attacking emphasis on our game.

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is delighted with the progress of Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo this season.

The Brazilian said: "He is an important player for Manchester United and for Portugal. Cristiano is an example of a boy who has matured as a player and as a leader.

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton believes Cristiano Ronaldo is capable of becoming an Old Trafford great.

"The number of goals he's scored this year, it's just been fantastic, phenomenal," said Charlton. "He's been sensational and we're not finished yet, there's a bit of the season to go. And I think he'll be breaking records for a long time.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has described Cristiano Ronaldo goal against Aston Villa as "unbelievable".

Rooney struck twice himself and said: "A few people have been talking about it but the main thing is we have been winning games.

"It was a well-deserved three points. Some of our passing and movement was brilliant.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani will miss Portugal's friendly with Greece on Wednesday due to injury. The Manchester United duo picked up knocks during the Premier League leaders' 3-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday.

Ronaldo, who took his tally to 34 for the season by heading United's second goal against Liverpool, is suffering from pains in his left leg.