Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to have his wish granted at Manchester United – it’s a special request 

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to have his wish granted at Manchester United – it’s a special request

According to Manchesterevening News, Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to have his wish granted, with midfielder Casemiro expected to join him at Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr. Casemiro has fallen out of favor at United under Ruben Amorim, with summer signing Manuel Ugarte becoming the preferred defensive midfielder. United are reportedly eager to sell Casemiro to free up his significant wages and secure a transfer fee.

 

Ronaldo is said to have pushed for Al Nassr to offer Casemiro a deal, and according to the Daily Mail, he has requested the club to make the move happen during this transfer window. Brazilian outlet UOL reports that Casemiro has agreed to a move to the Saudi Pro League, and the Saudi Sovereign Fund believes the deal is nearly finalized. However, it remains unclear which Saudi club will sign him, with Al Nassr, Al Qadsiah, and Al Ittihad all expressing interest.

 

For Manchester United, selling Casemiro would be beneficial as they aim to balance their budget to fund new signings in January. Meanwhile, Ronaldo would welcome his former Real Madrid and United teammate at Al Nassr. However, speculation surrounds Ronaldo’s future, as his contract with Al Nassr expires at the end of the season. There are rumors he might consider a move to MLS to reunite with rival Lionel Messi. Despite this, Saudi sources are confident that Ronaldo will extend his stay at Al Nassr.

Man Utd set asking price for Chelsea target kobiee Mainoo

Manchester united would demand a fee of around £70m to part ways with midfielder Kobiee Mainoo, a report has claimed.

 

Due to the failure of man Utd to progress in contract talks with Mainoo, who remains on the £20,000 a week deal he signed in February 2023, with pressure on the red devils being mounted by Chelsea as the leading team in the race for the young midfielder.

It has being claimed that Chelsea could even move for Mainoo this month if the youngster indicates interest to make a switch to Stamford bridge.

For the red devils to agree to a sale however reports claim they would have to be offered a fee of around £70m.

Though united have no desire to sell Mainoo, whose contract runs until 2027, yet the youngster is unsatisfied with the first proposal. United are hopeful to tie Mainoo down to a better contract before the end of the transfer window.