Negotiations are said to be in the final stages after both clubs agreed a deal with an initial transfer fee of €15m for the 24-year-old who spent last season on loan at Leicester City, where he scored six goals in 26 appearances.Ģ1.19 BST: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is insistent on keeping striker Armando Broja at Stamford Bridge this season, reports Fabrizio Romano. Don't have ESPN? Get instant access LIVE BLOGĢ1.46 BST: Atalanta are closing in on a move to sign RB Leipzig winger Ademola Lookman, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. ESPN+ guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, more (U.S.) To sign a player of that level, you must make room. "There would have to be some player departures if they wanted to. "Whether it is feasible or not for Atletico Madrid, I do not know," Tebas said. Meanwhile, LaLiga president Javier Tebas has said he would welcome the return of Ronaldo to Spain. Bayern CEO Oliver Kahn also said the club are not interested, as Ronaldo would not "fit with our philosophy."
However, Atletico president Enrique Cerezo called such a move "practically impossible," while sources told ESPN earlier this month that Chelsea had ruled themselves out of the running. The former Real Madrid and Juventus star scored 18 goals in 30 Premier League games last season and was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the Premier League.Ītletico Madrid, Chelsea and Bayern Munich have all been linked to Ronaldo at some point. While reports indicated that United have rejected Ronaldo's request to be released from his contract, the club have given his representatives permission to explore potential options for a move. Ronaldo still has one year left on his contract. New manager Erik ten Hag attempted to persuade Ronaldo to reconsider his decision after presenting his project to the Portugal international, but it looks as though United's failure to qualify for the Champions League remains crucial.
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