Cristiano Ronaldo could ask to leave Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr at the end of the season, with the Portugal forward reportedly considering his future ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 40-year-old, who turns 41 this week, is said to be set to boycott a second Al-Nassr match despite sharing images of himself training. Reports suggest Ronaldo may request an exit in June, with a return to boyhood club Sporting Lisbon emerging as his most likely destination if he departs.
Manchester United have placed Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson at the top of their midfield transfer shortlist. The 23-year-old England international is being monitored alongside Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and Brighton’s Cameroon international Carlos Baleba.
Atletico Madrid are also weighing up a move for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero after the Argentine appeared to criticise the club in a recent social media post.
Elsewhere, Newcastle United chief executive David Hopkinson has dismissed claims that Sandro Tonali was offered to Arsenal by his agent during the January transfer window.
Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract with Al-Hilal, keeping him at the Saudi club until June 2029.
Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool are all reportedly interested in Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, with the Championship club expected to demand more than £50 million for the 23-year-old Dutchman.
In the United States, LA Galaxy are exploring the possibility of signing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, who is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer.
Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano is close to agreeing a new deal that would keep him at the Bundesliga champions until 2030.
Wolves have accepted a £21.6 million offer from Palmeiras for Colombia winger Jhon Arias, with the player now in talks over personal terms.
West Ham United had reached a £27 million agreement to sign Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah before an injury halted the move.
Meanwhile, former Wales midfielder Robbie Savage is emerging as a strong candidate for the vacant Blackburn Rovers managerial role, while Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier has agreed personal terms with Turkish side Besiktas ahead of a possible move.
