Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who turns 41 on Thursday, is expected to sit out a second match for Al-Nassr despite sharing images of himself training, and may seek an exit from the Saudi Pro League club in June.
Should Ronaldo depart Al-Nassr, his most probable destination would be a return to his boyhood club Sporting Lisbon.
Nottingham Forest’s England international Elliot Anderson, 23, leads Manchester United’s shortlist of midfield signings, alongside Crystal Palace’s 21-year-old Adam Wharton and Brighton’s 22-year-old Cameroon international Carlos Baleba.
Atletico Madrid are set to pursue Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero, 27, after the Argentine’s recent social media activity appeared to criticise his club.
Newcastle United chief executive David Hopkinson says he has “no idea” whether Sandro Tonali’s agent proposed the 25-year-old to Arsenal following reports linking the Italy midfielder with a deadline-day move to the Gunners.
Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 28, who had been linked with a January switch to Manchester United and other clubs, has signed a new contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal running until June 2029.
Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool are all keen on Sunderland’s Netherlands goalkeeper Robin Roefs, with the club anticipating bids in excess of £50m for the 23-year-old.
Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy are looking into a move for 33-year-old Brazil midfielder Casemiro, who is expected to leave Manchester United this summer.
France defender Dayot Upamecano, 27, is close to agreeing a fresh contract with Bayern Munich that would keep him at the Bundesliga champions until June 2030.
Wolves have accepted Palmeiras’ £21.6m bid for Colombia winger Jhon Arias, and the 28-year-old is already negotiating personal terms with the Brazilian club.
West Ham had reached a £27m agreement for Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah, 26, during the transfer window before an injury to the player halted the move.
Robbie Savage is becoming a strong candidate for the vacant Blackburn Rovers manager’s role, with the former Wales midfielder understood to match the profile the club’s hierarchy are seeking.
Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier, who has fallen out of favour, has agreed personal terms on a move to Turkish club Besiktas, with the transfer expected to be completed within the next 48 hours.
