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Chelsea to bid for Cristiano Ronaldo

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WANTED: Man U’s Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo could well be joining Chelsea ahead of the new season.

Since shocking current club Manchester United at the start of the week, saying the club should sell him if the price is right, Ronaldo has been linked with a move to the Blues, Barcelona in La Liga and Germany’s Bayern Munich.

The German club, though, wil hom nie he nie, with director Oliver Kahn saying: “As much as I appreciate Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the greatest players, a move would not fit into our philosophy”, while Barcelona president Joan Laporta says he met with his agent last week.

It is Thomas Tuchel’s Blues, however, who are making the biggest move and are believed to be readying a bid of £14m, as they look to replace Romelu Lukaku, who left to Inter on loan.

Chelsea have already beefed up their squad with Raheem Sterling, who reportedly agreed to a £300 000-a-week salary, which makes him the top earner at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues are now in direct contact with Manchester City to strike a deal on a transfer fee for the 27-year-old.

Premier League champions City are ready to let the player leave for £45m, but a deal rising to £55m is expected with the transfer set to be completed this weekend.

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