CHELSEA owner Todd Boehly met with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes in Portugal last week.
Among the topics of discussion was Cristiano Ronaldo, ahead of what would be a sensational transfer if it materialised.
The Blues’ top target remains Raheem Sterling, with a new bid for the Man City star set to be launched this week.
And Chelsea remain favourites to sign winger Ousmane Dembele.
The Barcelona star is a particular favourite of Thomas Tuchel, who is said to be pushing hard for the transfer.
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Tuchel on Cristiano Ronaldo
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has previously gushed over reported target Cristiano Ronaldo.
Upon the Portuguese’s return to Manchester United last year, Tuchel said: “I don’t think it’s good if he plays for any of our rivals!
“If he ends up in the Premier League, it’s good for the Premier League and shows how competitive and how difficult this league is.
“At the same time it will make life harder for us. I’m hearing it now for the first time so let’s wait and see what happens.”
More on Neymar
Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle are the only transfer options for Neymar this summer.
That’s as the Brazilian reportedly considers his future after being left fuming with Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
RMC Sport claims Neymar is thinking of leaving the French capital this summer, five years after his world record £200million move from Barcelona.
It’s reckoned he has just three viable destinations due to his £600,000-a-week wages.
Premier League trio United, Chelsea and Newcastle are the only teams with the money for a transfer.
Juventus have also been linked but the Brazilian is beyond their pay grade.
Neymar would be open to an English switch after turning 30 in February.
Neymar could make Prem switch
PSG star Neymar is being tipped to make a move to the Premier League next season.
That’s because only Man United, Chelsea, and Newcastle can afford to buy the Brazilian, according to RMC.
However, a move to the Prem could prove tricky as Neymar previously vowed to never join a club in the English top tier.
Bayern set Lewandowski fee
Bayern Munich will sell Robert Lewandowski for no less than £52m to Barcelona, according to reports.
Lewandowski’s keen to leave Bayern for the La Liga giants, and he’s set to complete the transfer next week, reports claim.
But Barca will have to cough up the exorbitant fee in order to land the Poland international, according to Sky Sports.
Chelsea are lurking in the shadows incase his move to Spain falls through.
Raphinha ‘delays transfer decision’
Raphinha will wait a few days before making a decision on his future.
Arsenal are in pole position to sign the Leeds ace.
But he’s holding out to see if Barcelona make an offer for him, according to Actu Football.
The report adds that Barca will only make a bid for Raphinha if Ousmane Dembele leaves the club, with Chelsea favourites to land the winger.
Gerard Pique holds Chelsea bag
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has been spotted walking around Wimbledon – holding a bag brought from Chelsea’s megastore.
The 35-year-old, who recently split from partner Shakira, is currently enjoying his holiday ahead of the start of the world famous tennis tournament.
Camp by former teammate, and now manager, Xavi Hernandez.
As it would happen, Chelsea are also in the market for centre-backs following the departures of Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen on free transfers.
The merging of these two factors on top of the pictures have gotten fans talking about a potential transfer.
One user commented: “Welcome to Chelsea,” while another said: “Safe to say Gerard is a blue.”
Real Madrid track Kimpembe
Real Madrid are reportedly tracking PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe.
Kimpembe is said to be frustrated with the French giants for not handing him a new contract.
And Real are waiting in the wings to snap him up, according to Defensa Central.
Chelsea and Arsenal were linked with Kimpembe in the past.
Inter ‘make push for Bremer’
Inter Milan will reportedly meet with Torino next week in order to try and buy in demand defender Gleison Bremer.
Bremer’s been courted by several Prem sides including Chelsea, Man United, Tottenham, and Arsenal.
However, Inter are moving ahead to try and seal his signature, according to Tuttosport.
The publication claims Inter CEO Beppe Marotta is set to jet to Torino to negotiate with their Serie A counterparts over Bremer.
Dembele ‘unhappy with Chelsea offer’
Ousmane Demebele is reportedly unhappy with Chelsea’s contract offer.
And he’s considering remaining at Barcelona as a result of the Blues’ underwhelming proposition.
That’s according to Sport, who claim Chelsea’s simultaneous pursuit of Raheem Sterling has hampered the amount they could offer Dembele.
This could be good news for Man United who were previously linked with the winger.
Lewandowski to Barcelona ‘nears completion’
Robert Lewandowski will complete his move to Barcelona this week, according to reports.
Bayern reportedly want £43m for the Poland international.
And Lewandowski’s agent, Pini Zahavi has held talks with both Barca and Bayern to ensure a deal gets done in the coming days, Sport reported.
The news will come as a blow to Chelsea who asked to be kept informed on Lewandowski’s future.
Juventus’ De Ligt demand
Juventus want Chelsea to pay cash for Matthijs de Ligt along with Timo Werner.
The Blues were prepared to offer Werner in a swap deal for De Ligt.
But Juve also want between £60-70m for the defender, according to Absolute Chelsea.
Chelsea given Kounde ultimatum
Chelsea have been given a deadline by Sevilla on when a deal for Jules Kounde needs to be completed.
The Blues have been chasing Kounde all summer, but have failed to reach an agreement with Sevilla over a price for the defender.
Sevilla reportedly want £56m for Kounde, but the Blues want to pay less.
However, Chelsea have been given until next week to wrap the transfer up by Sevilla, according to The Mirror.
Gilmour makes Liverpool admission
Chelsea and Scotland wonderkid Billy Gilmour once revealed he wore a LIVERPOOL shirt at home.
When asked if he wears a jersey of another team, the teenager told the Chelsea website in 2020: “It was probably Andy Robertson’s Liverpool shirt when I swapped with him after the recent FA Cup game.
“I wear that sometimes at the moment, just out in the garden playing football.”
Broja to West Ham discussed
West Ham will pull off a “real coup” if they can persuade Chelsea to sell Armando Broja this summer.
That’s according to sports journalist Peter O’Rourke, who to Give Me Sport: “It’ll be interesting to see what Chelsea do decide to do with him this summer because, obviously, we all know of their striking issues as well.
“I think Broja would be a real coup for West Ham if they were able to sign the Albanian international because he proved at Southampton that he is good enough to play in the Premier League.”
Ziyech linked with Everton
Hakim Ziyech could end up at Everton with former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard this summer.
Ziyech reportedly handed the Blues his transfer request, and the club are open to letting him leave.
And football journalist Dean Jones reckons Everton could make a move for the winger.
He said to Give Me Sport: “The changes at Chelsea are likely to lead to Ziyech looking for a new club, and Everton are one side keeping an eye on the terms around any exit.
“Generally, Frank Lampard is being linked with all the homegrown players from Chelsea, but I’ve been told he’ll be interested in Ziyech too if the player is keen to stay in the Premier League.”
United rule out Ronaldo transfer
Furious Man United chiefs have told Cristiano Ronaldo he’s not going anywhere amid interest from Chelsea.
Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes allegedly met with the Blues over a potential move for the disgruntled attacker.
But the Mirror claim United have vetoed any possible exit for Ronaldo.
The publication claim a source told them: “Cristiano is not for sale. We want – and fully expect – him to be with us next season.”
Good morning Chelsea fans
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly held a meeting with the agent of Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo, Jorge Mendes, in Portugal last week.
The Blues owner has stepped in as an interim director of football to help the club with its transfers after transfer guru Marina Granovskaia and chairman Bruce Buck departed earlier this week.
The Manchester United star’s future is far from decided with the player being linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
And according to The Athletic, Ronaldo’s future at United as well as a potential move to Chelsea was discussed when Boehly met Mendes in Portugal last week.
The 37-year-old Portugal international has 12 months remaining on the two-year deal he signed when rejoining Man Utd last summer.
Chelsea are in the market for a forward this summer with club record signing Romelu Lukaku set to return to Inter Milan on loan.
But as things stand, United intend to keep the legendary forward.
Elsewhere, it has been suggested that Chelsea are the club ‘best placed’ to land Ousmane Dembele when his contract expires at Barcelona.
Marca claims Dembele is edging ever closer to leaving the Nou Camp when his deal expires after Xavi’s late play to keep the Frenchman looks to be too little, too late.
Reserve goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has also declared his intention to get more game time, hinting at a possible exit from Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea Dembele latest
Chelsea are best-placed to sign Ousmane Dembele on a free transfer this summer.
That’s because Thomas Tuchel is reportedly pushing hard for the Barcelona star.
Marca claims Dembele is edging ever closer to leaving the Nou Camp when his deal expires.
Xavi Hernandez made a late play to keep the Frenchman this week with a new contract offer.
But it’s believed to be too little, too late.
And Dembele is now set for a fresh start elsewhere.
Ronaldo to Chelsea context
Chelsea are in the market for a forward this summer with club record signing Romelu Lukaku set to return to Inter Milan on loan.
Manchester United’s failure to get into the Champions League and lack of transfer market activity has led to rumours which indicate Ronaldo could be open to leaving the club.
However, as it stands United intend to keep the legendary forward with Ronaldo also insisting he is ” happy” at United.
Ronaldo agent meets Chelsea owner
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly met with Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes in Portugal last week.
The Manchester United star’s future is far from undecided with the player being linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
Despite hitting 24 goals across all competitions last season, Ronaldo was unable to drag United to a top-four finish.
The Red Devils had to settle for a sixth and the Europa League instead.
And according to The Athletic, Ronaldo’s future was discussed when Chelsea owner Boehly met Mendes in Portugal last week.
Chelsea ‘best placed’ to complete Dembele deal
Chelsea are currently ‘best placed’ to sign Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele.
Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is said to be ‘pushing’ to secure a deal for the French winger, whose contract with the Spanish giants is set to expire.
The club’s transfer activities are now down to Tuchel and new owner Todd Boehly after the departure’s of chairman Bruce Buck and transfer guru Marina Granovskaia.
Kepa warns of Chelsea exit
Kepa Arrizabalaga has warned “I want to play” ahead of a potential Chelsea exit this summer.
The goalkeeper has found himself largely on the sidelines since Edouard Mendy’s Stamford Bridge arrival in 2020.
Kepa, 27, lost his place after a number of blunder-filled performances, but he believes that he is now deserving of another shot at being a No1.
Asked about a potential exit, he added: “Right now I am a Chelsea player.
“But what I am clear about is that I want to play more, because I come from a year or two where, when I have played, I have had a great performance.
“I am not desperate. In the end, I’m at a great club… I’ll talk to the coach and we’ll decide, but with the clear message that I want to play more.”
Lukaku ‘to raise Serie A standards’
Romelu Lukaku has been tipped to raise the standards of the Serie A if he returns to Inter Milan.
That’s the view of Lazio striker Ciro Immobile, who said: “I don’t think about records. I will certainly realise the extent of what I have done in the world of football once I stop playing. It’s clear that we mustn’t rest or give up.
“With Lukaku back in Italy, the level of our league is raised, I will have to continually do my best. Now I only have the next objectives in my head.”
Barca to ‘withdraw Dembele offer’
Barcelona are reportedly considering withdrawing Ousmane Dembele’s contract offer.
Dembele will be a free agent next week, and Barca want to keep hold of the winger.
But the Catalan giants may pull the plug on negotiations with Dembele because he’s in contact with other clubs, the report adds.
However, the issue is causing a split at the club as some personnel want Dembele to stay put, the report adds.
Chelsea and Man United are two of the team’s Dembele’s been in talks with recently.
Arsenal given Lukaku advice
Arsenal have been urged to sign Romelu Lukaku instead of Gabriel Jesus.
That’s the view of Darren Bent who reckons Lukaku is more prolific than Jesus.
He told talkSPORT: “Lukaku, I would.
“I’ve seen him score goals regularly. He’s in the 100 club!”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
