DAZN Transfer by Fabrizio Romano: Inzaghi close to Al-Hilal, Man City's targets and Ronaldo's Club World Cup chances
DAZN Transfer by Fabrizio Romano debuted Tuesday, with the renowned football journalist speaking on the topics of the day as the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup draws nearer.
In the first episode, Romano discussed Al-Hilal’s dream XI, Simone Inzaghi's next coaching destination, and more.
Al-Hilal’s dream XI
With Romano reporting that Simone Inzaghi will take over as coach of the Saudi club following his dearture from Inter Milan, the transfer guru noted that the club’s objective is also to recruit Bruno Fernandes, but the Portuguese player has decided to reject the offer.
In response, Al-Hilal decided to sign Ederson, the Atalanta midfielder. To strengthen the club, Théo Hernandez is also being targeted, as well as Victor Osimhen.
A revamped Al-Hilal under Inzaghi could look like this:
Osimhen
Milinkovic-Savic - Mitrovic
Theo - Ederson - Ruben Neves - Malcom
Lodi - Koulibaly - Joao Cancelo
Bono
Tijjani Reijnders targeted by Manchester City
Romano also explained that Chelsea was interested in signing Mike Maignan. He estimates the chances of this transfer at 60%.
Rayan Cherki, for his part, is being targeted by Manchester City. The idea was to replace Kevin De Bruyne with a player like Cherki, whose profile is sought after by the English club. A transfer estimated at 65%. Manchester City is also working on signing another midfielder. The club is interested in Tijjani Reijnders and wants to recruit him before the Club World Cup. Contacts took place today, with the two clubs being very close and working on the final details.
Young Franco Mastantuono was also mentioned, and several clubs are interested in the Argentine. The player has a 60% chance of signing with PSG according to Romano, although other clubs like Real Madrid are also interested.
'Less than 50% chance' of seeing Cristiano Ronaldo at the Club World Cup
After announcing his departure from Real Madrid, Luka Modric could sign with AC Milan. A possibility for the Croatian.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is at the end of his contract with Al Nassr, but the chances of seeing him play in the Club World Cup remain low, with Romano putting it at "less than 50%."
Al Nassr wants to extend his contract and after a difficult season the Saudi team should be restructured with the signing of new players. Several players are being targeted, including Luis Diaz. Cristiano Ronaldo’s objective is to win titles, or he could leave the club.
Finally, Ansu Fati from FC Barcelona is said to be close to joining AS Monaco after been very positive new contacts in recent hours. The Principality club remains very confident about signing the Spaniard.