Paul Scholes has named Christopher Nkunku and Cody Gakpo as the perfect alternatives to Cristiano Ronaldo. The former Manchester United striker recently became a free agent after the Red Devils announced that he has left the club with immediate effect.
Naturally, Ronaldo was quickly heavily linked with several of the world's richest clubs and one of which was Chelsea. football.london understand that Todd Boehly sounded out a move for the 37-year-old in July but former boss Thomas Tuchel stood in his way.
The American billionaire met with super agent Jorge Mendes in the summer to discuss a potential move for the Portugal international, according to The Athletic. A deal failed to materialise and the west Londoners signed Raheem Sterling instead.