Cristiano Ronaldo might ask to leave Al-Nassr in June, Nottingham Forest‘s Elliot Anderson is top of Manchester United‘s list of midfield targets, Atletico Madrid are planning a move for Tottenham‘s Cristian Romero.
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who will turn 41 on Thursday, is set to boycott a second match for Al-Nassr, despite posting a picture of himself training, and might ask to leave the Saudi Pro League club in June. (ESPN), external
If Ronaldo leaves Al-Nassr, his most likely move would be a return to his first club Sporting Lisbon. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external
Nottingham Forest‘s England international Elliot Anderson, 23, tops Manchester United‘s list of midfield targets, which also includes his Three Lions team-mate Adam Wharton, 21, of Crystal Palace, and Brighton‘s 22-year-old Cameroon player Carlos Baleba, 22. (The Athletic – subscription required, external)
Atletico Madrid are ready to move for Tottenham defender Cristian Romero, 27, following the Argentine’s latest social media post appearing to criticise the club. (Sun), external
Newcastle United chief executive David Hopkinson says he has “no idea” if Sandro Tonali’s agent offered the 25-year-old to Arsenal following rumours linking the Italy midfielder to the Gunners on transfer deadline day. (Talksport), external
Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 28, who was linked with a January move to Manchester United among other clubs, has signed a contract extension at Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal until June 2029. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool are interested in signing Sunderland‘s Netherlands goalkeeper Robin Roefs, with the club expecting offers above £50m for the 23 year-old. (Football insider), external
Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy are exploring ways to sign 33-year-old Brazil midfielder Casemiro, who will leave Manchester United this summer. (Mail – subscription required), external
France defender Dayot Upamecano, 27, is ready to sign a new deal at Bayern Munich that will keep him at the Bundesliga champions until June 2030. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Wolves have accepted Palmeiras’ offer of £21.6m for Colombia winger Jhon Arias, and the 28 year-old is already discussing personal terms with the Brazilian side. (UOL – in Portuguese), external
West Ham had agreed a £27m deal for Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah, 26, in the transfer window before an injury to the player ended the move. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Robbie Savage is emerging as a leading contender for the vacant Blackburn Rovers manager’s job. The former Wales midfielder is understood to fit the profile the Ewood Park hierarchy are after. (Footballer Insider), external
Out-of-favour Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier has agreed personal terms for a move to Turkish side Besiktas, with the deal expected to be done in the next 48 hours. (Teamtalk), external