Following Romelu Lukaku's controversial return to Inter on loan, the Blues have been on the lookout for reinforcements in the frontline until they found their talisman in Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling. The England international joined the Blues for a reported £45million and penned a five-year contract.

Now according to

, although Thomas Tuchel already has several right-forwards on his roster, he wants the position to be reinforced instead of signing a forward like

. Ronaldo is valued at a modest £15m but his £400,000-per-week wage is a major turn-off for the possible suitors. The

’ striker has been given extended time off amid the uncertainty surrounding his future with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain interested in the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Sterling had gradually lost his place in Guardiola's squad and with the 2022 World Cup looming, he is trying to make his way to a team where he will get more playing time. He had a direct impact on 165 goals in 320 games for City and played an important role in his team's success. Sterling will join

in their pre-season tour of the US.

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