Ronaldo Reportedly Wants Familiar Face to Join Him in Riyadh
Ronaldo Reportedly Wants Familiar Face to Join Him in Riyadh
Saudi powerhouse Al Nassr're making major moves in the final hours of the 2025 summer transfer window with wave of high profile foreign targets on their radar.
Joao Felix Deal Complete - Next Target Identified
The Riyadh based club've already sealed permanent deal with Chelsea for Portuguese winger Joao Felix who's joined the team's pre season camp.
But the business isn't stopping there.
Cristiano Wants Another Chelsea Star
According to trusted journalist Simon Phillips, Al Nassr are now targeting Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The move's said to be personally backed by Cristiano Ronaldo who reportedly wants to reunite with the Blues shot stopper in the Saudi Pro League.
A formal offer has been submitted for Man United winger Antony.
Talks are underway for Chelsea full back Marc Cucurella.
Al Nassr have inquired about Portuguese wonderkid Roger Fernandes of Braga.
Barcelona's Danish defender Andreas Christensen's also emerged as target.
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