Cristiano Ronaldo ‘IS wanted by Chelsea and Atletico Madrid despite transfer talks yet to open over Man Utd star’
CHELSEA and Atletico Madrid ARE reportedly still keen on signing Cristiano Ronaldo.
Both sides were linked with the wantaway Manchester United ace earlier in the summer, before interest appeared to cool.
Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has been working tirelessly in a bid to secure a move for the 37-year-old
The likes of Bayern Munich, Napoli and Sporting Lisbon, plus Chelsea and Atletico, have all been touted as potential destinations.
With just over two weeks left to go until the transfer window slams shut a switch to the Blues or Atletico is still a possibility, according to Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol.
Although fiery Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is not believed to be overly keen on a swoop for the Portuguese forward.
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SunSport exclusively revealed last month that new owner Todd Boehly liked the idea of bringing Ronaldo in as a statement signing.
Atletico fans meanwhile have publicly protested against the signing of the Real Madrid legend.
Transfer talks with United are yet to get underway - but nevertheless both teams are still claimed to hold an interest in the superstar forward.
The Blues are crying out for a proven goalscorer up front, while Atletico may need to bring in another attacker themselves.
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Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha has emerged as a transfer target for the Red Devils with Erik ten Hag also looking to bolster his forward line.
Since asking to leave the club earlier in the summer, United have insisted that Ronaldo is not for sale.
But he is desperate to carry on playing in the Champions League - something the Red Devils cannot offer him.
And now The Athletic claim Ten Hag is open to letting Ronaldo leave, as long as the club replace him with another forward.