Although Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he wants to stay at Manchester United this summer, Chelsea appear to be unconvinced by his public statements and have enquired about the forward
After installing himself as an interim sporting director of Chelsea, Todd Boehly is weighing up his first significant move in the role byCLICK TO WATCH THE VIDEO HERE approaching Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ever since the Portugal captain returned to the Premier League, Ronaldo has been at the heart of conversations at Old Trafford and within the wider football community. The 37-year-old was one of the Red Devils’ saving graces in his side's embarrassing campaign last season, almost single-handedly guiding them to a Europa League finish.
Whether Ronaldo would be willing to play in the competition and see out his contract at United has therefore been a cause for concern at the club, and Boehly appears to be considering seizing the moment. According to The Athletic, the new Chelsea owner met with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes last week in Portugal
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A ‘Chelsea transfer’ was discussed by the pair, with Boehly keen to understand the four-time Ballon d’Or winner's situation. The report goes on to state that although Ronaldo is content at United and willing to work under newly-appointed Erik ten Hag, he does have doubts about the club.
He is concerned by the Red Devils’ ‘lack of transfer activity’ so far this summer, which will certainly have been brought to light by how busy other ‘Big Six’ clubs have been so far. Manchester City recently signed one of football’s most exciting young talents in Erling Haaland, with a deal agreed for Leeds’ Kalvin Phillips as well – who has been a United transfer target for over a year.
Liverpool also strengthened by adding exciting prospect Darwin Nunez to their ranks, whilst North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham have also been busy. United are working on deals to sign Frenkie De Jong and Christian Eriksen, but are having to convince each of the pair that Old Trafford would be a beneficial move.