Cristiano Ronaldo won’t let James Rodriguez leave Real Madrid for Chelsea

Premier League giants Chelsea could miss out on James Rodriguez because Cristiano Ronaldo wants him to stay at Real Madrid.

Reports claim the Colombian playmaker is a summer target for Antonio Conte, who is keen to make a number of big-name signings ahead of Chelsea’s expected return to the Champions League.

Rodriguez was strongly linked with a Stamford Bridge switch in January but Real Madrid were reluctant to sell due to their global transfer ban.

Spanish newspaper Marca claims star man Ronaldo will kick up a fuss to keep Rodriguez at the Real Madrid.

The two Real Madrid stars are good friends and Ronaldo is keen to keep Rodriguez at Real Madrid.