Cristiano Ronaldo is poised for a return in Saudi Arabia, Barcelona’s upcoming presidential election could shape Marcus Rashford’s future in Spain, and Zinedine Zidane may yet make a dramatic comeback to the Real Madrid dugout.
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to end his absence at Al-Nassr and feature for the Saudi Pro League side on Saturday. The 41-year-old Portugal forward has missed the past two matches amid frustration with the club’s internal operations.
The future of England international Marcus Rashford at Barcelona hinges on the club’s presidential election next month. A proposed £26m move for the on-loan Manchester United forward, 28, is a central pillar of Joan Laporta’s re-election campaign.
Should Rashford complete a permanent switch to Barcelona, Manchester United are expected to turn their attention to Everton’s 25-year-old Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye.
Bournemouth are preparing to offer 19-year-old French forward Eli Junior Kroupi an improved long-term contract as they look to fend off interest from Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain.
Manchester City are lining up a potential £100m summer bid for Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson, 23.
Bayern Munich are not pursuing a move for Atletico Madrid’s Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, a development that strengthens Arsenal’s hopes of signing the 26-year-old.
AC Milan are confident Fulham will activate a £21m option to sign 26-year-old Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze on a permanent basis following his loan spell in west London.
Manchester United are monitoring Borussia Monchengladbach’s 23-year-old German midfielder Rocco Reitz, who is valued at around £35m.
Another United midfield target, Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, could command a fee of up to £100m. The 25-year-old Italy international is also attracting interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Juventus.
While the managerial carousel could spark changes at several major clubs in the coming months, Spain coach Luis Enrique has insisted he is “very happy” at Paris St-Germain.
Real Madrid are among those considering a high-profile appointment and could explore a move for Germany’s Jurgen Klopp, although former France boss Zinedine Zidane is seen as the leading candidate for a third spell at the Bernabeu.
Liverpool’s board are expected to review the position of Dutch head coach Arne Slot if the club fail to secure Champions League qualification this season.
Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada, 29, is set to leave Crystal Palace when his contract expires this summer, with no talks currently under way over an extension.
