Todd Boehly has been handed a huge boost in his mission to sign Cristiano Ronaldo at Chelsea. The 37-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer as the striker sought an exit from Manchester United.
football.london understand that the Blues sounded out a move for the Portugal international in July, with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner eager to ply his trade in the Champions League. And, according to ESPN, Ronaldo was open to a move to Stamford Bridge.
Despite Boehly having laid the foundations to complete a deal after meeting with super agent Jorge Mendes, former boss Thomas Tuchel was against the idea so a move ultimately failed to materialise. With new management in the dugout, it remains to be seen as to whether Graham Potter would be open to the idea of signing Ronaldo, who sees his contract at Old Trafford expire in the summer.
