Cristiano Ronaldo could seek an exit from Al-Nassr in June, Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has emerged as Manchester United’s top midfield target, while Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero.
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who turns 41 on Thursday, is set to miss a second match for Al-Nassr despite sharing images of himself in training, and may request to leave the Saudi Pro League club at the end of the season.
Should Ronaldo depart Al-Nassr, a return to his boyhood club Sporting Lisbon is believed to be his most likely destination.
Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23, heads Manchester United’s shortlist of midfield targets. The list also includes his England team-mate Adam Wharton, 21, of Crystal Palace, as well as Brighton’s 22-year-old Cameroon international Carlos Baleba.
Atletico Madrid are prepared to pursue a deal for Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero, 27, following a recent social media post by the Argentina international that appeared to criticise the club.
Newcastle United chief executive David Hopkinson has said he has “no idea” whether Sandro Tonali’s representatives offered the 25-year-old Italy midfielder to Arsenal amid reports linking him with a deadline-day move to the Gunners.
Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 28, who had been linked with a January move to Manchester United and other clubs, has signed a contract extension with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal that will keep him at the club until June 2029.
Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool are all monitoring Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs, with the club expected to demand offers in excess of £50m for the 23-year-old Netherlands international.
Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy are exploring the possibility of signing Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 33, who is expected to leave Manchester United this summer.
France defender Dayot Upamecano, 27, is close to agreeing a new contract with Bayern Munich that would keep him at the Bundesliga champions until June 2030.
Wolves have accepted a £21.6m offer from Palmeiras for Colombia winger Jhon Arias, 28, who is already in discussions with the Brazilian club over personal terms.
West Ham had agreed a £27m deal to sign Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah, 26, during the transfer window, but the move collapsed after the player suffered an injury.
Robbie Savage has emerged as a leading candidate for the vacant Blackburn Rovers managerial position, with the former Wales midfielder understood to match the profile sought by the club’s hierarchy.
Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier, who has fallen out of favour, has agreed personal terms with Turkish side Besiktas, with the transfer expected to be completed within the next 48 hours.
