Chelsea Finally Make Formal Bid to Sign Man City Striker

• Chelsea are said to have shortlisted Man City ace, Raheem Sterling, as a top summer transfer target
• New Chelsea owner, Todd Boehly, is said to have contacted City over a possible deal for the Englishman
• Sterling is understood to be more than willing to dump the Premier League champions after he fell down the pecking order under Pep Guardiola

Chelsea have reportedly made a formal bid to sign Manchester City forward, Raheem Sterling, this summer.

The Blues are keen to reinforce their attack line following the departure of Romelu Lukaku who rejoined Inter Milan on loan.

Sterling is believed to have been shortlisted as Chelsea's No.1 summer target, with Thomas Tuchel hoping to receive backing from the club's new owners.

According to the Daily Mail, new co-owner Todd Boehly is keen to make a major statement on his vision for the West London outfit by bringing the £55m-rated winger to Stamford Bridge as soon as possible.

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Todd Boehly formally approaches Man City over Raheem Sterling deal

Goal now reports that Boehly has formally approached Manchester City with a view to finalising the marquee signing of Sterling.

It is believed the American billionaire made contact with the Premier League champions on Monday, June 27, seeking to wrap up a deal over the coming week.

The same has been communicated to Sterling who has reportedly already held positive discussions with Blues boss Thomas Tuchel over the role he will play at Stamford Bridge.

While the Englishman is thought to be willing to depart Etihad, it remains to be seen if City would be willing to let him go having already lost Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal.

Ronaldo linked with Stamford Bridge move

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Chelsea are reportedly pushing for the signing of Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Blues new owner Todd Boehly is said to have met Ronaldo's agent, Jorge Mendes, to discuss the striker's situation at Old Trafford.

A possible switch for Ronaldo to Stamford Bridge is also said to have been discussed in the meeting.

The Blues are hunting for a prolific striker this summer following Romelu Lukaku's return to Inter Milan.