Chelsea manager Graham Potter has already made his feelings on Cristiano Ronaldo clear despite being forced to dead-bat suggestions he wants to sign the Manchester United superstar.
Speculation over Ronaldo and his future remains at fever pitch after he failed to secure a desired move away this summer. At the time, the Blues were among several high-profile clubs to be linked with the Portugal captain.
Now, amid reports that Ronaldo will be allowed to leave in the January window, Chelsea have re-emerged as potential suitors despite their former manager, Thomas Tuchel, reportedly vetoing him as a possible target at that stage.
Ronaldo has been offered little game-time by United this season and has only scored one goal since returning from his prolonged break.
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