Chelsea urged to prioritise Sterling over Ronaldo and ‘overrated’ Neymar

Chelsea have been told to prioritise signing Raheem Sterling over Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar, with the latter labelled ‘overrated’.

The Blues’ new owner Todd Boehly is considering moves for both of the stars, according to reports, with Chelsea seen as one of a limited number of destinations that could afford either player.

The American billionaire has met with Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes, while Paris Saint-Germain are keen to offload high earner Neymar.

But according to former Chelsea defender Jason Cundy, there’s one English star who should be far more important.

Discussing potential signings, the talkSPORT host said: “I actually think that, I’ve said this many many times, I think Neymar is overrated. 

“I’m not saying he’s a bad player, I think he’s overrated, that’s my own take on that, I’m not so sure he’d fit in at Chelsea.

“Ronaldo, there’s a part of me that’s a little bit concerned that it’s not going to be a Thomas Tuchel signing, it feels a little bit like a Todd Boehly one where he’s come in with the money and he’s getting seduced by one of the world’s greatest ever players and he’s available.

“And then there’s Sterling, which for me makes so much sense, I don’t quite know what he’s going to cost but it feels and sounds like it’s going to be a decent deal.”

“I think ultimately Thomas Tuchel will have the final decisions,” Crook said. “Todd Boehly is leading negotiations but it’s my understanding that Tuchel is leading the list of targets.

“Todd Boehly as an owner strikes me as somebody who would want to make a big statement, a Ronaldo or a Neymar, clearly he has held talks with Jorge Mendes, that’s not been denied to me.

“I’m not convinced as much as Tuchel is an admirer of Ronaldo that he will push for Ronaldo, my understanding is that Raheem Sterling is his top target and that may happen by the end of the week.”