Cristiano Ronaldo’s agent ‘meets with Chelsea owner Todd Boehly over sensational summer transfer from Man Utd’
NEW Chelsea owner Todd Boehly met with Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes in Portugal last week, according to sensational reports.
The Manchester United star's future is far from undecided with the player being linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
Despite hitting 24 goals across all competitions last season, Ronaldo was unable to drag United to a top-four finish.
The Red Devils had to settle for a sixth and the Europa League instead.
And according to The Athletic, Ronaldo's future at United - as well as a potential move to Chelsea - was discussed when Boehly met agent Mendes in Portugal last week.
The 37-year-old Portugal international has 12 months remaining on the two-year deal he signed when rejoining Man Utd last summer.
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Chelsea are in the market for a forward this summer with club record signing Romelu Lukaku set to return to Inter Milan on loan.
The report goes on to state that "it is unclear at this stage whether Chelsea will want to pursue the opportunity" of signing Ronaldo.
Bayern Munich are believed to be another interested party.
Roma, managed by Jose Mourinho, are also said to be tracking Ronaldo's situation at United.
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But as things stand, United intend to keep the legendary forward.
Ronaldo has also insisted he is "happy" at United.
He said in a recent interview: "I was and still am very happy to be here.
“I know [Ten Hag] did a fantastic job for Ajax and that he’s an experienced coach but we need to give him time and things need to change the way he wants.
“I hope we have success. I wish him the best. We are happy and excited.
"Let’s believe that next year we are going to win trophies.
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"I believe that Manchester United will be where they belong.
"Sometimes it takes time, but I still believe.”