Chelsea Told to Make Summer Move for Man United Star Who Wants to Leave Old Trafford

• Ex-Premier League star Paul Merson has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to succeed at Stamford Bridge
• Merson contends that the wantaway Manchester United striker would be an ideal player for the Blues
• Ronaldo has widely been linked with an Old Trafford exit, with reports claiming he is keen to play in the Champions League

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has insisted that Chelsea should consider signing unsettled Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.

Ronaldo has made clear his desire to leave Old Trafford in pursuit of playing Champions League football.

The veteran striker has been linked with a move to a number of European clubs, including Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid and Chelsea.

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly was said to be keen to land the signing of Ronaldo and reportedly met the striker's agent Jorge Mendes in Portugal over a move.

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However, the Blues have since ruled themselves out of a move for the former Real Madrid forward.

Paul Merson urges Chelsea to make move for Cristiano Ronaldo

But according to Merson, Chelsea should reconsider their decision not to make a move for Ronaldo.

The former Premier League star contends the Portuguese talisman 'ticks all of their boxes' for an ideal striker.

"I cannot believe they didn't or haven't gone in for Cristiano Ronaldo. He just ticks all of the boxes Chelsea are lacking," Merson told Sky Sports.

"Playing for Chelsea is not like playing for Manchester United, who are working from the halfway line.

"Chelsea have unbelievable wing-backs, they dominate football matches, if they were putting the ball into the box for Ronaldo I would dread to think how many goals he could score," he added.

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Bernardo Silva breaks his silence over a potential move to Barcelona

At the same time, Sports Brief has also reported that Bernardo Silva has broken his silence about the uncertainty surrounding his future amid keen interest from Barcelona.

Silva, who is held in high esteem by Barca coach Xavi Hernandez, admits he doesn't know if he will still be at Manchester City beyond the summer transfer window.

Despite reports this week that no bid has been made by the Blaugrana, the Portuguese international has refused to rule out a move out of City in the coming weeks and confirmed his personal stance over leaving.