Sporting still continue to deny the speculations linking Ronaldo with them. Maybe they would like to sign him in normal conditions but it must be related to their financial status now. Ronaldo's current salary is quite big. He is said to be ready for some pay cut but I don't think the rate would be too much. Messi was okay for 50% to be able to come back to Barcelona for example. But this isn't the same for Ronaldo as Sporting aren't one of the iconic clubs for him.
Chelsea are in need of a striker actually because of having scoring issues in their domestic league. They shouldn't have much problem with money now so they would be able to afford Ronaldo's demands. I just wonder if they still have an interest in him now. Maybe their first choice might not be him depending on if they find a more logical option.
I think Cristiano Ronaldo should personally reach out to Chelsea. Because that team looks like they are in serious need of a striker, but they are obviously going to look to invest in a player who will be able to give them service for a longer period of time and Cristiano Ronaldo is not someone like that. After Cristiano Ronaldo exposed Manchester United like this, it is obviously certain that he is not going to stay at all Manchester United. But one thing is certain which is if he does want to go to Chelsea, he will have to take a massive pay cut. Because I don’t think Chelsea is that much interested in Cristiano Ronaldo as well.