Chelsea will not move for released Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo, it has been revealed.

The London Evening Standard says Ronaldo is a free agent after agreeing to cancel his contract at United in the wake of his interview in which he criticised the club.

Chelsea considered a move to sign Ronaldo in the summer after the 37-year-old was offered to Blues co-owner Todd Boehly by his agent Jorge Mendes.

Boehly discussed the prospect of signing Ronaldo with Thomas Tuchel but then Chelsea head coach knocked back the idea.

Ronaldo is now searching for a new club in January after he waived the £15.5million he was owed on his United contract, which had been due to expire next summer, to force through his Old Trafford exit.

But Chelsea are aware the Portugal international will not fit new manager Graham Potter's style of play and currently have no plans to move for him.