Chelsea owner, Todd Boehly wanted to sign Ronaldo in the summer but former Blues boss, Thomas Tuchel rejected the move
By Kehinde Okeowo
Three English Premier League (EPL) clubs, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United have passed on the opportunity to sign Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United in January.
Ronaldo, who pushed for a move away from the Manchester club during the summer transfer, has continued to make his desire to leave in January after his latest faceoff with manager Erik ten Hag.
According to Sun, Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle United have turned down a fresh chance to sign the 37-year-old.
Chelsea owner, Todd Boehly was willing to sign the Euro 2016 winner in the summer but former Blues boss, Thomas Tuchel rejected the move.
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But Tuchel has since been given the boot and replaced by English tactician and former Brighton boss, Graham Potter.
In the report, Ronaldo’s advisors have already approached Arsenal, Chelsea and Newcastle ahead of the January transfer window.
But all three top four clubs have made it clear that they are not interested in signing the United forward.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Manchester United looks bleak after he decided to walk down the tunnel during the Red Devils’ 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspurs last week.
Erik ten Hag subsequently announced that he has been left out of the squad which played the 1-1 draw against Graham Potter’s men at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
A source told The Sun: “Chelsea were interested in Ronaldo over the summer, but he is no longer on their radar.
“Arsenal and Newcastle realise the quality he would bring in helping them to achieve their ambitions.
“But both clubs worry about the wider impact his arrival could have on the clubs.”