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Paul Merson says he 'cannot believe' Chelsea haven't made a move for Cristiano Ronaldo - after they dropped their interest in the wantaway Man United star this summer - and says the veteran 'ticks all the boxes' for Thomas Tuchel

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson insists Chelsea should sign Manchester United's wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo as he 'ticks all of their boxes'.

The Portuguese superstar has made his desire to leave Old Trafford this summer clear in pursuit of playing Champions League football and even didn't attend the club's pre-season tour.

The 37-year-old has been linked with numerous clubs including Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and the Blues, who last month ruled themselves out of a move for the former Real Madrid forward.

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly raised the prospect of signing the star after meeting his agent

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly, part of an American group which took over the club in May, raised the prospect of bringing the star to Stamford Bridge following a meeting with the player’s agent, Jorge Mendes, in Portugal.