Cristiano Ronaldo to Chelsea? Speculations on Manchester United star's future intensify

Manchester United star forward Cristiano Ronaldo's exit rumours intensify with Premier League rivals Chelsea touted as most likely destination of Portuguese international. With Red Devils not qualifying for UEFA Champions League football this season after finishing a disappointing sixth in England's top flight, it is believed that 37-year-old is keen on moving to anor club that has more ambition.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo move to Chelsea?

According to Athletic, Chelsea is considering bidding for Cristiano Ronaldo, who has just a year remaining on his contract at Old Trafford. report ds that Portuguese international has told Manchester United regarding his keenness of leaving if club were to receive a suitable offer.

Meanwhile, as per TalkSport, new Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is thought to be keen on signing Ronaldo, however, it is believed that club manager Thomas Tuchel will make final decision. With so many different reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo to Chelsea this summer, speculations on a Manchester United exit only seem to intensify for Portuguese international.

Why are rumours about Cristiano Ronaldo's exit gaining steam?

speculations surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo's future continue to mount, especially after Manchester United confirmed that Portuguese international will not travel for pre-season tour to Thailand and Australia. Red Devils confirmed that 37-year-old was given time off to deal with 'family issues,' a few days after reports emerged that Ronaldo would not be a part of two days of training for same reason.

While rumours pertaining to Ronaldo's potential exit from Old Trafford continue to intensify, it is pertinent to note that Manchester United has maintained its stance that ir star forward is 'not for sale.' Considering disappointing season that Red Devils h last year, rumours of an exit for Portuguese international are likely to persist.

Erik ten Hag's side finished a disappointing sixth in Premier League with just 58 points, 13 points off top four and a staggering 35 points behind champions Manchester City. Despite club's poor season, Ronaldo finished as side's top scorer with 18 goals in Premier League from 30 appearances, and six goals in seven UEFA Champions League matches.