Chelsea have refused the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer with the Portuguese superstar desperate to leave Manchester United.
Ronaldo returned to United last summer with the 37-year-old proving he can still compete at the top level, scoring 24 goals in all competitions. football.london understands the Blues were sounded out by Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes over a potential move for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner, but Thomas Tuchel decided against a move when owner Todd Boehly approached the German manager with the opportunity.
Chelsea confirmed their first signing under Boehly's ownership after completing a £45million deal to sign Raheem Sterling from Manchester City. football.london understands the west Londoners are set to make Kalidou Koulibaly their second summer signing after agreeing a £33million fee with Napoli and are in talks to sign Presnel Kimpembe from Paris Saint-Germain.