CHELSEA chief Todd Boehly has a firm eye on Cristiano Ronaldo SunSport can exclusively reveal.
Boehly is a huge fan of the Portuguese superstar — but must now convince boss Tuchel to go for him.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are also said to be closing in on a £45million deal for Man City forward Raheem Sterling with the clubs now in ‘advanced’ talks.
But the Blues have received a huge blow in their pursuit for Juventus ace Matthias de Ligt who now reportedly favours a move to Bayern Munich instead.
And Neymar has reportedly been offered to the Blues as PSG look to get the Brazilian’s hefty salary off their wage bill.
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How about Maat
Chelsea youngster Ian Maatsen is set to snub a move to Feyenoord to stay at Stamford Bridge.
The Maatsen, 20, has been targeted by the Dutch giants as they look to replace Tyrell Malacia, who has join Manchester United.
But left-back has supposedly rejected a move to Rotterdam that he was at as a child and has informed manager Arne Slot of his decision, according to AD.
The Dutchman spent last season away from Stamford Bridge on loan at Coventry
Musonda goes AWOL
Former Chelsea player Charly Musonda has mysteriously gone AWOL just days after joining Zulte Waregem.
Musonda was finally released from the Blues this summer after 10 years at the club where he failed to even start a league match.
But officials from his new club Zulte have now admitted they have no idea where the atticking midfielder is and his future remains up in the air after his disappearance.
The club’s chief executive, Eddy Cordier said: “When will Charly Musonda return to training? I don’t know. Will he ever come back? No idea.
“I don’t know whether we will pull the plug on him because he hasn’t been in since he trained a couple of weeks ago and there has been no contact.
“It’s more important that we concentrate on the group of players who are here at the club for pre-season”
Seal the deal
Chelsea are hoping to secure Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt or Manchester City ace Nathan Ake this week.
According to the Evening Standard, De Ligt and Ake are the two players the Blues are in negotiations with.
The West Londoners had swap deals involving the likes of Jorginho and Timo Werner for the Juve centre-back rejected by the Serie A giants, who are adamant they want £103million.
If Chelsea do fail in their pursuit of the Netherlands international then they may turn to their former defender Ake
Neymar and Ronaldo offered
Chelsea have been offered the opportunity to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar and Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
Representatives of the pair have approached new Blues co-owner Todd Boehly about a potential agreement.
Manager Thomas Tuchel wants six transfers before the upcoming season.
Ronaldo has informed United of his wish to leave the club because he prefers to play in the Champions League.
And PSG are keen to sell Neymar in the summer as they are in a transition period after a disappointing campaign
Sterling deal ‘nears completion’
Chelsea and Manchester City are close to agreeing on a transfer fee over Raheem Sterling.
Negotiations between the Premier League giants have been ongoing but now there’s been positive developments, according to Sky Sports.
An agreement over Sterling is imminent, and a deal will be completed if he can agree personal terms with the Blues.
If that’s the case, the winger will likely earn more at Stamford Bridge than he currently brings in with City
Cristiano Ronaldo EXCLUSIVE
Chelsea are having internal differences regarding a potential swoop for Manchester United’s wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to SunSport’s Andy Dillon, new Blues chairman Todd Boehly is a huge fan of Ronaldo but must now convince manager Thomas Tuchel to go for him.
Tuchel and Boehly are set to hold talks on whether to follow up with a firm bid for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner or invest elsewhere in the squad.
The German head coach thinks Manchester City star Raheem Sterling and defenders are the priority, having lost key centre-backs this summer.
But the American businessman wants a marquee signing to launch his regime after taking over last month in a £4.25billion deal
Credit: GETTY IMAGES Ziyech tipped for Everton transfer
Hakim Ziyech will be a great signing for Everton, according to Kevin Campbell.
He told Goodison News: “I think he’s a quality player, definitely a quality player.
“For the package, what it’s going to be, I don’t know.
“I think Everton have got quite a few needs and for me Hakim Ziyech isn’t a big need right now.
“Obviously he’s a quality player but fixing that midfield, getting some defenders in, I think that’s really the priority.
“And probably another forward with obviously Richarlison gone, they’re going to need another forward in to help Dominic Calvert-Lewin.”
Let ‘bad apple Ronaldo leave’
Man United have been urged to grant ‘bad apple’ Cristiano Ronaldo his wish and let him leave the club.
The damning verdict was issued by ex-Chelsea star Craig Burley.
Burley told ESPN amid reports linking Ronaldo with Chelsea: “[Apparently] there will be a few tears shed in the Manchester United dressing room if Cristiano Ronaldo leaves… Really?’
“Trust me, the only tears shed will be from fans at the fact that half of these wannabees are at the club.
“The fact that he allegedly was a bit divisive last year on arrival at the club, I think that’s merely down to the fact that the standards were awful. I can understand that frustration.
“I think Manchester United have to get him out. He’s not the future. You can’t have a bad apple, a divisive player and one that doesn’t want to be there.”
Jorginho set to renew contract
Jorginho has no intention of leaving Chelsea anytime soon.
That’s according to his agent Joao Santos who declared the Italy national will begin contract talks with the Blues in September.
Mendes said. via the Metro: “Chelsea are the priority.
“His contract will expire in 2023, I think we will talk about the renewal from September.”
Man City given Sterling advice
Man City should be doing everything in their power to keep Raheem Sterling out of Chelsea’s clutches.
That’s according to Anton Ferdinand who told Sky Sports: “Me personally, if I’m Man City, I’m keeping him.
“I would try everything I can to tie him down to a new contract. He’s a fantastic player, he’s also a consistent performer and someone who has done it over the years in the Premier League.
“So, for Man City to be wanting to or happy to get rid of him, that shocks me.
“But as we know, they’ve got an abundance of depth in them areas of the pitch. If he goes, then they’ve got someone of great quality to come in and take his place.”
Chelsea starlet opts to stay
Chelsea starlet Ian Maatsen has reportedly turned down transfer advances from Feyenoord.
The 20-year-old Dutch star was being pursued by Feyenoord.
But he’s opted to stay with the Blues and fight for his place, according to AD.
Chelsea want defender ‘this week’
Chelsea are keen to wrap up the signing of either Matthijs de Ligt or Nathan Ake this week.
The Blues have been tracking both stars as they look to revamp their defence.
And the Standard claim Chelsea plan to unveil atleast one of the pair in the coming days.
Although recruiting De Ligt is proving to be difficult as AC Milan also want the Juventus centre back.
Plus, Ake is the cheaper option as Juve want around £85m for De Ligt, it was added.
Newcastle plan double transfer swoop
Newcastle are looking to raid Chelsea for starlet Callum Hudson-Odoi, reports claim.
The Magpies want to boost their attacking line with the Blues winger, according to 90min.
And they may be in luck as Hudson-Odoi only featured in 15 Premier League games with Chelsea last season.
The Toon also want to bring in Everton ace Anthony Gordon along with Hudson-Odoi, it was added.
AC Milan ‘consider Ziyech transfer’
AC Milan are mulling over whether to mount a bid for Chelsea ace Hakim Ziyech.
The Rossoneri have been linked with a loan swoop for the Morrocan winger.
However, the Serie A giants are considering if they should bring Ziyech in on a permanent basis, according to Calciomercato.
Juventus ‘want De Ligt bidding war’
Juventus are reportedly hoping to spark a bidding war for defender Matthijs De Ligt.
Chelsea are in pole postion to land the defender, but Juve are trying to hold out for another offer for De Ligt, according to Corriere dello Sport.
That’s according to Corriere dello Sport, who claim Chelsea’s offer of around £64m hasn’t impressed Juve, who want closer to £85m for the Dutch centre-back.
And the Old Lady are hoping Liverpool, Man City, or PSG will enter the fray for De Ligt, the report adds.
Have some of that
Kai Havertz and girlfriend Sophia Weber shared a kiss on the beach as they enjoyed a romantic getaway to glitzy Saint-Tropez.
The loved-up couple piled on the PDA on Monday before Havertz heads back for pre-season training with Chelsea.
Havertz, 23, is expected to arrive back at the Blues’ Cobham training base in the next few days alongside the rest of the squad who played internationally last month.
Boss Thomas Tuchel and Co are due to fly to the USA for their pre-season tour on July 9.
But German forward Havertz is enjoying the final few days of his summer break with the gorgeous Sophie, 23, before reporting back for duty.
The couple headed down to the waterfront and kissed each other on the lips as they stood on rocks by the sea.
Chelsea chase Pavard
Chelsea have reportedly joined the transfer hunt for Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard.
The Blues are seeking defensive reinforcements since the departures of Antonio Rudiger, and Andreas Christensen.
And the Blues have identified Parvard as an ideal addition to their back four, according to Sky Sports Germany.
However, the West Londoners face competition from Atletico Madrid and Juventus, the report adds.
Burstow completes first training session
Chelsea starlet Mason Burstow beamed with pride after completing his first transfer session with the club.
The Blues bagged Burstow from Charlton on January’s transfer deadline day.
But he remained at Charlton until the season concluded.
And now, the 18-year-old has joined his new team-mates on the training ground for the first time.
He said on a pic of him in the Blues kit flunked by his comrades: “First session with the first team.”
Cech exit sparks transfer concern
Chelsea’s first transfer signing of the summer could be on the verge of collapsing due to Petr Cech’s departure.
Cech’s exit that has left the potential transfer deal for 18-year-old American goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina in jeopardy.
That is according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
He tweeted: “Chelsea had a verbal agreement to purchase Chicago Fire goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina for €10M.
“However, following the departure of Petr Cech, it remains to be seen as to whether the deal could collapse. He was ‘really close’ to joining in January.”
Baxter returns to Hull
Chelsea stopper Nathan Baxter has returned to Hull City on loan.
The 23-year-old spent last season with The Tigers, and now they’ve announced he’ll spend next term there too.
And the deal is set to be permanent as the loan includes an option to buy.
Sterling transfer ‘nears completion’
Chelsea and Man City are reportedly close to agreeing on a transfer fee over Raheem Sterling.
Negotiations between the Prem clubs have been ongoing, but now there’s been positive developments, according to Sky Sports.
An agreement over Sterling is imminent, and a deal will be completed if he can agree personal terms with the Blues, the report adds.
If that’s the case, he’ll likely earn more at Stamford Bridge than he currently brings in with City.
Ronaldo given ‘indefinite leave’
Cristiano Ronaldo has “effectively been given indefinite leave” by Manchester United after his transfer bombshell.
Ronaldo, 37, wasn’t part of the returning crop of players for pre-season training on Monday as he was given extra time off due to family reasons.
United are insisting that his absence is genuinely due to personal issues and that he is not for sale.
However, The Telegraph states that it is “unclear” when he will return and that there is doubt over whether he will fly to Asia and Australia on Friday with the rest of the squad for the club’s pre-season tour.
And they also add that it all “effectively amounts to a case of indefinite leave” for the United star.
Internal indifference over Ronaldo transfer
Chelsea’s stunning move for Cristiano Ronaldo still needs a thumbs-up from Thomas Tuchel.
New Blues chairman Todd Boehly is a huge fan of the Portuguese superstar — but must now convince boss Tuchel to go for him.
Boehly wants a marquee signing to launch his regime after taking over last month in a £4.25billion deal.
Manchester United striker Ronaldo, 37, is seen as the big name to do that, after he told Old Trafford chiefs he wants out.
Tuchel and Boehly are now set to hold talks on whether to follow up with a firm bid for Ronaldo — or invest elsewhere in the squad.
Ronaldo ‘linked with Barcelona’
Cristiano Ronaldo has been linked with a shock move to Barcelona, according to reports.
The Portuguese attacker wants to leave United, and Barca have emerged as a possible destination for him.
And his agent Jorge Mendes has linked up with Barca chief Joan Laporta to speak about a deal, AS claim.
Chelsea are another club Ronaldo’s been linked with.
Chelsea in De Ligt blow
Bayern Munich are reportedly set to pip Chelsea to the signing of Matthijs de Ligt with the Juventus preferring the Bavarian outfit.
Chelsea are known to be admirers of the 22-year-old as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his defence having seen Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen depart as free agents.
The Blues are reported to have had a £34m offer plus either Timo Werner or Christian Pulisic turned down by the Serie A outfit.
And they now look set to miss out altogether as Bayern eye up a deal.
According to Sky Sport reporter Florian Plettenberg, De Ligt has his eyes set on a switch to the Allianz Arena following talks with the club’s boss Julian Nagelsmann and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic.
Though he stressed that Juve could seek as much as £69million in order to part ways with the player.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
