Cristiano Ronaldo transfer news LIVE: Manchester United READY to sell Ronaldo to Chelsea – Manchester United will allow Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Old Trafford this summer and they are expecting an offer from Premier League rivals Chelsea before the end of the summer Transfer Window. Chelsea are ready to make a £14 million bid for Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo following talks between owner Todd Boehly and manager Thomas Tuchel, say reports. United’s hierarchy and manager Erik ten Hag were understood to be shocked when Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes told them earlier this month that he would like to leave this summer. Follow Latest Football News LIVE with InsideSport.IN
Cristiano Ronaldo transfer news LIVE: Manchester United READY to sell Ronaldo as rivals Chelsea prepare bid for Portuguese forward, Follow LIVE updates
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- Manchester United have reportedly given in on Cristiano Ronaldo’s demands
- The Old Trafford favourite is looking to leave the club during the summer
- Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Napoli are among clubs interested in Ronaldo
- United don’t want to be involved in a drawn-out transfer saga
Cristiano Ronaldo transfer news LIVE: Chelsea prepare a £14 million bid for Ronaldo
Ten Hag had been planning for Ronaldo to be central to his plans for the coming season, but after considering his options following the end of the last campaign the 37-year-old believes his future would be best served elsewhere.
Ronaldo’s desire to play in the Champions League for the remainder of his career is one of the driving factors behind his decision, as is his frustrations with United’s inactivity in the transfer market.
Ronaldo returned to United less than a year ago from Juventus, scoring 24 goals in all competitions in his first season back at Old Trafford. The player believes that showed that he can rub shoulders with the world’s best – but he does not feel that United will be challenging for major honours next season.
The fact United failed to qualify for the Champions League has also impacted on Ronaldo’s decision, and 90min now understands that United have made it clear that he will be allowed to leave despite having one year left on his current contract.
Why has Cristiano Ronaldo not returned for Pre-Season Training with Manchester United?
Ronaldo cited family reasons for his absence on Monday and Tuesday, after telling the club on Saturday that he wishes to leave this summer, and he again refused to train on Wednesday.
Erik ten Hag is preparing his squad to head on their pre-season tour on Friday, with the first game set to take place in Bangkok against Liverpool on July 12, but chiefs do not yet know whether Ronaldo will board the plane with his team-mates.
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Napoli are all on red alert and eyeing a move for the unsettled superstar, with the former’s new owner Todd Boehly having already met with agent Jorge Mendes to discuss a potential transfer.
Will Chelsea bid for Ronaldo?
According to The Athletic, Boehly met Mendes in Portugal and the idea of Ronaldo making a move to Stamford Bridge this summer were amongst the topics of conversation during the meeting. Now, a report from Football Insider suggests Chelsea are ready to make a move.
Thomas Tuchel wants to ‘reshape’ his attack as Romelu Lukaku, Hakim Ziyech join Serie A, according to the report, with the Blues preparing a £14 million bid for Manchester United’s number 7 as they look to bring in a second attacking player.
Cristiano Ronaldo transfer news LIVE: Manchester United READY to sell Ronaldo as rivals Chelsea prepare bid for Portuguese forward, Follow LIVE updates
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