The Blues were linked with a move for Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer, yet could they take care of business if he’s accessible in January?
The summer transfer window saw a record-breaking spend from Chelsea as new owners Clearlake-Boehly hoped to reshape the crew with a £271million warchest. An emphasis was made on strengthening the Blues for the current season and future campaigns.
Any semblance of Kalidou Koulibaly, Raheem Sterling, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined to ensure the club could push for the top end of the table, while Wesley Fofana, and Carney Chukwuemeka, Gabriel Slonina were signed to a perspective on both now and years down the line. “They have a decent understanding of what they want to accomplish, in the long-term, they have a plan,” New supervisor Graham Potter said of Chelsea’s owners when he showed up.
“We were cheerful, secure, and we were at a decent football club, so you need to acknowledge that as well. Yet, the challenge was too enormous to even think about turning it down. It felt ideal for me.”
While it’s not been long since to summer transfer window shut, attention will soon move toward the next market opportunity in January. The Blues continue to be linked with several players, from Christopher Nkunku and Josko Gvardiol to Jude Bellingham and Edson Alvarez.
Notwithstanding, one that could open up after interest from Todd Boehly in the summer is Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Message reporting that an exit from Manchester United could be on the cards. While he could be a colossal person, former defender Glen Johnson accepts it wouldn’t exactly be the right move for Chelsea.
Speaking to Bettingodds.com, he said: “It’s an extreme one because he’s an icon and has been one of the best players on the planet for quite a long time. Economically, whichever club signs him is going to make a fortune, however, would he say he is going to further develop Chelsea’s group at present? Most likely not.
“I think he’ll be a major player to have around because he’s a major person and he’d be perfect to have around the dressing room. Nonetheless, I think you must be cautious as to why you are signing him.”
