A major Chelsea transfer update regarding Cristiano Ronaldo

OK, there are two important updates regarding Chelsea for Pride of London to discuss on this Monday afternoon. First of all the pursuit of Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling. Along with the consideration over Manchester United icon and striker Cristiano Ronaldo. Let’s begin with our thoughts on what is being published about Sterling and how his prospective switch is moving. According to Ben Jacobs, Raheem Sterling is the priority signing for the Blues side. Jacobs adds that a ‘full agreement’ with City is ‘very close’. The further detail that the England star could perhaps be at CFC in the next couple of days is encouragingly for a deal.

Sterling is the right type of addition for Thomas Tuchel’s team: a proficient presser with substantial production at the highest levels. Expect him to join the West London outfit imminently. Before we move on to Ronaldo, Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that Chels’ transfer target Raphinha wants to move to the Spanish superclub. Whilst Laporta also stated that Ousmane Dembele U-turn on his Camp Nou status will not affect the desire for the Leeds United wideman. Dembele is another player wanted by the Blues.

Major Chelsea news regarding Cristiano Ronaldo

Right, we can now talk about one of the best footballers to ever play the game: ‘CR7’. The Man United man has been in sporting headlines of late – to be fair he’s never out of the news – because he is said to want to leave Old Trafford.

The Athletic’s reliable reporter David Ornstein claimed today that Chelsea are ‘considering’ making an offer for the distinguished forward. Man Utd’s position remains that their asset is ‘not for sale’. However, the Blues are ‘monitoring and not ruling out’ a possible attempt to sign him. The CFC hierarchy are keen, yet Tuchel’s admiration doesn’t necessarily mean he approves, says Ornstein.

Due to his particular lucrative wage packet there are only a handful of clubs on the planet who could or would even contemplate bidding for the former Madridsta. Of course, CFC are one of the outfits capable of paying and potentially harnessing Ronaldo’s talents at the veteran age of 37.

Prior to me debating how the Portuguese legend might fit in at Stamford Bridge, it is worth pointing out the negative implications in having a pampered superstar with the inflated ego of this ilk. For example, Ronaldo deems his starting XI place untouchable. Substituting or a general substitute role in the Premier League or Champions League will be met with uproar and possible outrage and public outbursts.

The positive impact Portugal’s top goalscorer of all-time can make on and off the pitch is occasionally almost immeasurable. With respect to aiding the progression of youthful Blues in wonderment, to the revenue from his image as well as personalised merchandise. Not to mention his Utd tally still being fairly impressive.

Naturally Ronaldo must adjust to a differing system favouring the press if he arrives at the Bridge. At times he appeared sluggish and uninterested regarding that element whilst with the Red Devils. That approach won’t work at Chels’, as we saw with Romelu Lukaku. My assessment is a 50/50 chance of an agreement on this one; the new board seems to desire the high profile, so you never know.