Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who turns 41 today, may miss his second match for Al-Nassr despite posting a photo of himself training, having instead requested to leave the Saudi Pro League club in June. (ESPN)
If Ronaldo leaves Al-Nassr, a return to his first club, Sporting Lisbon, is highly likely. (Fichajes - in Spanish)
Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves, 28, who was linked with a January transfer to Manchester United among other clubs, has signed a new contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal until June 2029. (Fabrizio Romano)
England international and Nottingham Forest player Elliot Anderson, 23, leads Manchester United’s list of targeted central midfielders, which also includes fellow Three Lions player Adam Wharton, 21, of Crystal Palace, and Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, 22. (The Athletic - subscription required)
Atletico Madrid are ready to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, 27, following a recent post by the Argentine on social media appearing to criticize the club. (Sun)
Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson says he “does not know” if Sandro Tonali’s agent recommended the 25-year-old Italian midfielder to Arsenal, amid rumors linking the player to the Gunners on the last day of the transfer window. (Talksport)
Chelsea, Manchester City, and Liverpool are interested in signing Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, with the club expecting an offer of more than £50 million for the 23-year-old. (Football Insider)
MLS side LA Galaxy are exploring ways to sign 33-year-old Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, who will leave Manchester United this summer. (Mail - subscription required)
French defender Dayot Upamecano, 27, is ready to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich, keeping him with the Bundesliga champions until June 2030. (Fabrizio Romano)
Wolves have accepted a £21.6 million offer from Palmeiras for Colombian winger Jhon Arias, 28, who is now negotiating personal terms with the Brazilian club. (UOL - in Portuguese)
West Ham had agreed a £27 million deal for Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah, 26, in the transfer window before the player suffered an injury that halted the move. (Athletic - subscription required)
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