Cristiano Ronaldo is at the centre of a bidding war after it emerged the Manchester United target is wanted by Chelsea.
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The £80million Real Madrid forward, who was sent off last night in a dramatic Copa del Rey final loss to bitter local rivals Atletico, is on a summer shopping list put together by Chelsea's incoming manager Jose Mourinho.
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The Special One was also sent to the stands after arguing with the referee during a bad-tempered match that could turn out to be the last at the Bernabeu for both of them.
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Mourinho United have first option to sign Ronaldo if Real decide to sell and the Portugal star favours a return to Old Trafford.
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But Mourinho, who has worked with him for the past three years, has added him to his list of premium targets.
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Mourinho hopes to bring Ronaldo with him from Real Madrid to Chelsea this summer
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Wayne Rooney, who would prefer to move to Chelsea, and Napoli striker Edinson Cavani are also wanted by Mourinho.
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Ronaldo has spent four seasons at Real Madrid but has become frustrated by the lack of harmony at the club.
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Ronaldo scored his 55th goal of the season for Real Madrid last night
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That's not something Chelsea are noted for either but Roman Abramovich is set to spend big this summer.
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Interim Chelsea coach Rafa Benitez claimed yesterday that Abramovich is about to fund a £100m spree for his new manager.
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On the list Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and Napoli's Edinson Cavani are also wanted by Mourinho Although Mourinho is unlikely to be able to persuade all three forwards to move to Chelsea, the club intend to move swiftly this summer.
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Mourinho's relationship with Ronaldo was under scrutiny last weekend when the forward appeared to shout '**** you' at his coach after scoring his 200th goal for Real.
God will not allow that to happen to Manchester United. Forgive me for bringing God in but it has really gotten to that.
I'm sure so many sport lovers know Jose Mourinho for that already. He loves to snatch players whenever he is given the chance...