Chelsea are involved in a surprise transfer pursuit for Manchester United icon Cristiano Ronaldo this summer as Todd Boehly seeks a replacement for Romelu Lukaku.
The Belgian has returned to Inter Milan on loan for the coming season just a year after returning to Stamford Bridge in a deal worth £97 million. Raheem Sterling and Ousmane Dembele have been linked with moves to west London, but it is likely an out-and-out striker will also be targeted.
Ronaldo would prove a marquee signing to begin the Boehly era. A report from The Athletic revealed that the American had held talks with agent Jorge Mendes, during which the prospect of signing the 37-year-old was raised. It has now been reported by the Times that Ronaldo has requested that United allow him to leave this summer if an acceptable bid comes in.
