Chelsea join chase to sign Ronaldinho

CHELSEA have joined the chase for the signature of in-demand Brazilian Ronaldinho, who is also wanted

The Paris Saint-Germain star is up for grabs at the right price, and while Chelsea have yet to make an offer, they have spending power now that Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has taken over from Ken Bates as owner and the man with control of the purse-strings.

Ronaldinho’s agent and brother Roberto Assis, who looks after his sibling’s interests, said: “Manchester United are still negotiating with Paris St Germain. There is also some interest from Chelsea, although there hasn’t been an official offer put to the club yet.”