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| Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Nathan Aké, lkay Gündoan and John Stones in action during training at Manchester City Football Academy on February 14, 2022 in Manchester, England. |
Chelsea are
reportedly still prioritising their attempts to sign Raheem Sterling and
Raphinha this summer, despite the club's hierarchy having discussed possible
moves for Cristiano
Ronaldo and Neymar.
New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is trying to make an
immediate impact on the club this summer and the Blues are in advanced talks
for Manchester
City winger Sterling.
City are prepared to let Sterling leave for a fee of
around £50million because the England international has one year left on his
contract and there aren't any plans for it to be extended.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel regards Sterling
highly, and the 27-year-old is keen on discussing a return to London, where
much of his family still lives.
Given Sterling's experience of playing in the Premier
League - he has won the title four times with City - he is seen as a hugely
appealing option for Chelsea.
Leeds star Raphinha is another key target for
Chelsea, although Barcelona remain interested in signing the Brazil
international.
Arsenal were previously interested in Raphinha
before Chelsea hijacked the move but he is desperate to move to the Nou Camp.
But, according to Sky Sports, moves for Sterling and Raphinha are
still Chelsea's priority in the coming weeks, despite speculation linking the
Blues with a move for Ronaldo.
Boehly has reportedly expressed an interest in signing Ronaldo, who
has asked to leave Manchester United.
The 37-year-old stunned United last week when he told
the club he wishes to leave if they receive a suitable offer
for him this summer amid his concerns that the Red Devils are not moving
forward quickly enough.
Chelsea's Champions League status could be appealing
for Ronaldo, but Thomas Tuchel is mainly focused on Sterling and Raphinha as
things stand.
Neymar is another high-profile star whose future is
uncertain, although reports indicated that he has exercised an option to extend
his contract at Paris Saint-Germain.
Although moves for Ronaldo and Neymar cannot be ruled out, Sterling appears a more attainable target in the short-term.
