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.
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be part of Manchester United squad for the start of pre-season tour. He’s not gonna travel to Bangkok tomorrow. 🚨![CDATA[]]>🇵![CDATA[]]>🇹 #MUFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2022
Man United accept to give Cristiano additional time off to deal with personal/family issue. pic.twitter.com/R8Z9XkCOST
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.
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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.
Chelsea will be in direct contact with Manchester City today in order to complete Raheem Sterling deal. Fee almost agreed around £45m guaranteed plus add-ons, same as Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal. 🔵 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2022
Personal terms fully agreed, Tuchel already had direct talks with Sterling. pic.twitter.com/p9ebluz9t3
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