Having extended his contract, Cristiano Ronaldo is keen for his side, Al-Nassr, to strengthen their squad. The standard of the Saudi Pro League has been reassessed by some since Al Hilal knocked Manchester City out of the Club World Cup.
After the incredible financial muscle was flexed by the division in recent years, the clubs involved have some rather ambitious targets this summer. Both Liverpool's Luis Diaz and Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli have been linked with the Saudi club. However, Ronaldo has his sights on another player, according to Sky Sports Switzerland.
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He would prefer Al-Nassr turn their attention to trying to lure Real Madrid's Brazilian international Rodrygo to the club. If the Middle East side did listen to his advice, it would likely rule out any future moves for Diaz or Martinelli.
The La Liga winger has scored 68 goals in 270 Real Madrid appearances since joining the club in 2019. Ronaldo has been insistent that the Saudi Pro League is one of the best five leagues in the world. It's reported Al-Nassr would need to table a bid in the region of £73m to bring the Brazil international to the club.
Rodrygo's future seemed to be firmly at the Bernabeu until recently. New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso didn't select him for the quarter-final of the Club World Cup. He came on with only four minutes of normal time left in the 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund.
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He replaced Gonzalo García, who scored his fourth Madrid goal in five matches. Garcia certainly now seems ahead of the Brazilian in the pecking order at Madrid.
Al-Nassr wouldn't be the only interested party. It is rumoured that Arsenal are also keen to table a bid. This would be a good time to make an offer. Rodrygo hasn't been shy in voicing his dissatisfaction. His match-day post on X on the eve of the Dortmund game was deleted. It is also unlikely that Alonso will want to keep players on the roster who are causing unrest.
Along with Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are reported to be interested in the 24-year-old. Therefore, Al-Nassr will need to act quickly and make a generous offer if they are to partner Rodrygo in attack with Ronaldo.