Cristiano Ronaldo, at 39, is set to extend his contract with Al Nassr, according to recent reports. The Portuguese star aims to play a key role in Saudi Arabia’s sports and tourism development plans, with hopes of leading his nation to victory at the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo’s desire to continue his career until at least 2026 could see him challenge his long-time rival Lionel Messi once more on the field.
Manchester United is looking to reduce its wage bill in the upcoming transfer windows, with players like Casemiro and Antony likely to be offloaded in January. Casemiro’s performances have fallen short of expectations, leading to a consensus within the club to let him go. However, negotiations for his transfer to clubs, particularly in Saudi Arabia, have yet to progress significantly due to salary demands and valuation by United.
Napoli is in pole position to secure the services of defender Amar Dedic, who has attracted interest from clubs across Europe. Despite Premier League clubs like Manchester United and Brighton showing interest, Napoli’s discussions with Dedic’s agent indicate a potential move to Italy. RB Salzburg, Dedic’s current club, has set an initial price of around €28 million for the defender, with negotiations expected to take place.
Liverpool is actively planning to bolster its defence in the upcoming transfer window, with a focus on securing a new centre-back and exploring options for the right-back position. Goncalo Inacio and Loic Bade are among the targets for the centre-back role, while Jeremie Frimpong is emerging as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold at right-back. The club is preparing for Alexander-Arnold’s potential departure to Real Madrid.
AC Milan is weighing the option of signing a midfielder in the January transfer window, with Richard Rios and Carney Chukwuemeka on their radar. Rios, who was a target for Manchester United last summer, could be available for around €20 million in the upcoming window. Chukwuemeka, admired for his strength and dynamism, is also being considered by AC Milan, who are interested in a loan with an option to buy. Clubs like Crystal Palace and those from Saudi Arabia are also monitoring Chukwuemeka’s situation closely.