Chelsea have been labelled the 'favourites' out of all interested clubs to sign Manchester United's talismanic figure Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, as his Champions League ambitions could prompt new owner Todd Boehly into action after a double transfer blow.
Speculation over the 37-year-old's future commenced when it was revealed that Boehly and super-agent Jorge Mendes had met in Portugal recently to discuss a few of his clients, including CR7. Since these leaks have come out, United have warned potential suitors their No. 7 is not on the market this summer. However, his willingness to leave Old Trafford has only been enhanced by the news that emerged on Friday.
Various outlets had declared that if a suitable offer was received by Richard Arnold and others on the United board, then Ronaldo would put pressure on them to accept, as he aims to keep his Champions League drive alive. United's inability to qualify for next season's competitions, coupled with the lack of transfer activity shown so far by Ten Hag's side so far in the summer transfer window, has led to Ronaldo questioning the ambition of the club as his return to pre-season looms.
