Paul Merson believes Chelsea should reconsider their plans not to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United this summer.
The Blues were previously linked in the transfer window with a potential move for the 37-year-old superstar.
However, The Guardian claimed earlier this week that Chelsea are no longer interested in signing Ronaldo after holding talks with his representatives.
Despite his age, the Portuguese striker was still outstanding at Old Trafford last season with 24 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions for Man United.
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Merson believes Chelsea should sign Ronaldo
Pundit Merson believes that Man United centre-forward Ronaldo will be a huge success in the Chelsea squad.
That is why he has urged Thomas Tuchel’s side to make another move for him.
“Chelsea will not finish higher than third next season unless they sign a world-class striker,” Merson wrote for the Daily Star.
“And that’s why they have to change their mind about Cristiano Ronaldo because he’s a player perfectly suited to fill the role that’s still on the market.
“You keep hearing that Ronaldo was offered to Chelsea weeks ago and now they have decided not to sign him. But this is a mistake.”
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CF role at Stamford Bridge
It will be very interesting to see how Chelsea shape up in attack by the start of the new season.
Kai Havertz, who played centrally at times last campaign, looks to be the favorite to nail down a place in the starting XI as a striker.
In addition, exciting young striker Armando Broia is currently training with the group during pre-season following a successful loan spell at Southampton last year.
Will Chelsea look to continue their impressive window so far by signing a new number 9?
Raheem Sterling, along with today’s new signing Kalidou Koulibaly, represent that the Blues are serious this window about bringing in proven players.
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A sports journalist who graduated from Staffordshire University in 2016 and is a Chelsea supporter. Loves anything related to football or cricket when it comes to England.
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