Chelsea given surprise opportunity to land Manchester United forward
Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly offered Chelsea the opportunity to sign Manchester
United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to a report from Daily Telegraph, Chelsea have been offered the opportunity
to sign Cristiano Ronaldo. The possibility of capturing the Manchester United forward
was discussed in a meeting between his agent Jorge Mendes and Chelsea’s new owner Todd
Boehly.
The report comes in the midst of speculation over Ronaldo’s future. Many sources suggest
the Manchester United forward is unsettled at Old Trafford and wants to leave the club
in the summer transfer window. He was notably linked with a move to Bayern Munich recently,
though the Bavarians have denied the transfer rumour.
Having recently roped in Sadio Mane from Liverpool, Bayern are not in a position to sign another
footballing superstar. It could significantly alter the club’s financial structure, even
though the German Rekordmeister did entertain the possibility of signing Ronaldo for a time.
Bayern’s exit from the equation opens up the opportunity for Chelsea to snap up the
Manchester United icon. It could prove to be a massive coup for new owners, who are
actively looking to promote the club not only in the United States but to the rest of the
world.
The capture of Ronaldo from Manchester United could go a long way in helping Chelsea boost
their image in the world of football. From a sporting perspective, though, the addition
of the Portuguese international does not make much sense, even if he serves as a direct
replacement for the Inter Milan-bound Romelu Lukaku.
Thomas Tuchel has confessed in the past that he has found it difficult to manage top players
in the past, especially during his stint with PSG. The Chelsea boss is unlikely to accept
the burden of managing Ronaldo and continue to build his team around players that suit
his system.
Raheem Sterling, for one, has emerged as one of the top targets for Chelsea this summer.
The Manchester City forward has considerable experience at the highest level of football
and his versatility could add a new dimension to the Blues’ offensive play. It makes him
an ideal component in the Chelsea frontline, as they look to right the wrongs of last season.
Meanwhile, Manchester United are not expecting Ronaldo to leave the club despite recent speculations.
The Portuguese international has a contract at Old Trafford until 2023. And with Edinson
Cavani leaving the club in the summer, he will have to bear more responsibility in the
Manchester United frontline next season.
Ronaldo will be hopeful of Manchester United’s chances of acquiring the services of Antony.
The Brazilian international is currently Manchester United’s top attacking target, and his addition
to the club should further spice up their frontline, as they look to compete for the
top four places next season.