Cristiano Ronaldo wants Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne at Al-Nassr, Manchester Utd interested in Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso and Robert Lewandowski has option to extend Barcelona deal.
Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, is urging the Saudi Arabian club to sign Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne when the 33-year-old’s contract with Manchester City runs out next summer. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)
Manchester United are interested in appointing Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso to replace Erik ten Hag and are willing to wait until the summer for the former Liverpool midfielder. (Todofichajes – in Spanish)
Aston Villa defender Pau Torres is a target for Manchester United, who are prepared to offer close to £42m for the 27-year-old Spain defender. (Fichajes – in Spanish)
Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli want to sign Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, and his 33-year-old Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk when their contracts with the Reds run out at the end of the season. (Caught Offside)
Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 36, has an option to extend his contract at Barcelona beyond next summer if he meets certain criteria, which he is expected to achieve. (Sport – in Spanish)
Barcelona are considering sending 21-year-old Spain forward Ansu Fati, who had a stint at Brighton last season, out on loan in January. (Sport – in Spanish)
England striker Eddie Nketiah, 25, says he left Arsenal to join Crystal Palace in the summer for “opportunities to be on the pitch and improve”. (Independent)
Former Uruguay and Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani, 37, has signed a contract extension at Boca Juniors that will keep him at the Argentine club until December 2026. (Boca Juniors Official)
Southampton are set to give 18-year-old Tyler Dibling a new deal to reward the progress made by the English midfielder, who is attracting growing interest from other clubs. (Mirror)
Manchester United have received Premier League approval to sign Chido Obi-Martin, who has represented England and Denmark at youth level. The 16-year-old has also confirmed the move from Arsenal in a post on social media. (Manchester Evening News)
Newcastle United are considering a rebuild of their St James’ Park stadium on its current site, which could cost as much as £1bn and take the club’s capacity to 65,000 to 70,000. (Telegraph)
