Chelsea: Tuchel 'very clear with Boehly' over 102-goal star at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea have “no intention” of signing Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Last month, it emerged that Thomas Tuchel was against his club making a move for the 37-year-old, and Romano says that stance has not changed.

Sky Sports recently reported that Ronaldo, who has 102 Premier League goals to his name, still wants to leave United before the transfer window closes.

The above comes after The Times claimed at the start of July that the Portuguese forward had told the Manchester club that he is keen to depart Old Trafford.

Chelsea were mentioned as a potential destination after their co-owner Todd Boehly held talks with Jorge Mendes, Ronaldo’s agent. However, as per The Telegraph, Tuchel was not sold on the idea of bringing him to Stamford Bridge.

United’s failure to qualify for this season’s Champions League is believed to be the main factor behind Ronaldo’s desire to leave the club.

Romano has told GIVEMESPORT that Tuchel was very clear with Boehly about Ronaldo and is now looking at other options.

Speaking to GMS, the transfer expert said: “Thomas Tuchel, from what I’m told, was very clear with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly. At the moment, they have no intention to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, so Tuchel is looking for different options, for different players.”

While Chelsea have already signed Raheem Sterling this summer to improve their attack, it is clear that Tuchel is still looking to recruit in that area of the pitch.

The German wanted Raphinha before his move to Barcelona, while the Blues are currently being linked with Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha.

According to Media Foot, Chelsea are “very interested” in signing the Ivory Coast international and have now made him one of