Al Nassr transfer news, rumours, and updates live: Club signed 25-year-old goalkeeper from Brazil 

Al Nassr talisman Cristiano Ronaldo is reported to leave his Saudi Pro League club in the upcoming winter transfer window to make a sensational switch to city rivals Al Hilal. The striker has been brilliant on the pitch for Al Nassr ever since landing in Riyadh.

According to the Spanish outlet SPORT, the Portuguese star is viewed as a potential replacement for injury-prone Neymar Jr, as the Saudi Arabian champions have run out of patience with the former PSG forward.

The Brazilian failed to leave a significant mark due to a knee injury which kept him out for more than a year. Therefore, It is believed that Al Hilal could offer Ronaldo a chance to switch alliances in a stunning deal in the winter transfer window.

In 2023, Ronaldo joined Al Nassr as a free agent following a mutual contract termination with Manchester United. He signed two and half years deal lucrative deals and inspired numerous other elite players to move to the Middle East. The 39 year old still has a year left on his current contract.

Chelsea have agreed to seal the transfer of Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel to Al-Nassr in a deal worth €23million. The Brazilian wonderkid has sealed to a move to Saudi Arabia before the Saudi transfer deadline day.

The 19-year-old was one of the most highly-rated young prospects when Chelsea signed him in August 2023 by sealing a deal worth €15 million. Gabriel spent the last season on loan with Chelsea’s sister-club RC Strasbourg but struggled to make a mark in the French league.

But after just one year with Chelsea, Gabriel decided to transfer to Ronald-led Al-Nassr side on a five-year contract.

Al Nassr have completed the signing of French defender Mohamed Simakan for £38m on a five-year contract. He was previously at RB Leipzig.

The 24 year old had garnered the attention of a number of clubs but it is Al Nassr who will benefit from his services. The Saudi club have also mutually terminated the contract of Alex Telles today and Simakan is expected to be registered in his place.

The former Manchester City defender has expressed his desire to leave Saudi Arabia this summer in order to sanction a move to Real Madrid. But, the Champions League winners have ruled out a move for the Euro 2024 winner.

Aymeric Laporte is attempting to negotiate an exit from the Saudi Pro League Al-Nassr and the player’s agent is currently in negotiations with the club to allow the centre-back to leave as a free agent.

He would be an ideal acquisition for Real Madrid, even though he will likely be a short-term solution. However, Real Madrid are not interested in making a move for the Spanish international.

Manchester United flop Antony emerged as a potential target for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, as they are in the market for a new winger this summer. Sources at United earlier informed that the club are willing to listen to offers for the Brazilian international.

After just two years, United are willing to cut their losses on their £82million investment for the former Ajax winger. Al Nassr were initially interested in Raphinha, but turned their attention to Antony this summer.

The 24-year-old winger has turned down a move to Saudi Arabia despite Erik Ten Hag’s willingness to let go of him for an appropriate price.

Al-Ettifaq are reportedly keen on signing Abdullah Madu from Al Nassr. The defender is teammates with Cristiano Ronaldo and Steven Gerrard believes he can help bolster the squad.

Al-Ettifaq finished 6th in the league last season and the English manager is under pressure to deliver. He wanted to sign the defender in the winter window, but had to wait as Al Nassr were unwilling to let him leave.

The Saudi Arabian star is reportedly open to making the squad as he wants to play regularly. He does not have a starting role at Al Nassr after they signed Aymeric Laporte.

Al Riyadh have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Meshari Al Nemer on loan from Al Nassr this season. The 21-year-old played in the King’s Cup last season and ended up missing the penalty in the shootout of the final.

Al Nemer has played 16 matches for the Saudi Pro League side in his senior career. He has scored twice and assisted once, all goal contributions coming in the league.

Al Riyadh finished 14th in the league table this season – just two places above the relegation. The managed to score just 33 goals in 34 league matches and will be hoping that Al Nemer can help them boost the numbers this season.

Real Madrid are in the market for a centre-back this summer and are assessing options after missing out on the signing of Leny Yoro, who transferred to Manchester United. Carlo Ancelotti is on the lookout for a top central defender and has earmarked Aymeric Laporte as the club’s next target this summer.

Laporte is one such player who could reinforce the defensive line but Real Madrid will be reluctant to match the defender’s wages – worth around €20 million per year.

But, reports confirm that the Spanish defender seeks an exit this summer, however, no adequate proposals have been made for the former Man City defender. Laporte enjoyed a solid run with Spain in the Euro 2024 this summer.

Saudi Pro League heavyweights Al-Nassr officially confirmed the signing of their new goalkeeper in Brazil’s Bento earlier today via their X (formerly Twitter) platform account. The 25-year-old signed the €18m contract at a pre-season preparatory camp in Portugal and will run until 2028. 

Bento fills in the void left by Colombian keeper David Ospina who left the club following the expiry of his contract earlier in June. 

Previously, the Saudi capital club was interested in the signature of Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson for €30 million but the bid was rejected as the reigning English champions demanded €60 million for the Brazilian.

25-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper Bento has completed his move to Saudi Pro League Al Nassr, making him the club’s first signing of the 2024 summer transfer window. Bento came through the ranks of Athletico Paranaense and has made 164 first-team appearances for the club since 2021.

Al Nassr were interested in Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson for €30 million but their bid was rejected as the English giants value the Brazilian at €60 million. They wanted to replace Colombian keeper David Ospina who left the club following the expiry of his contract.

Bento has bagged two caps for the Brazil national side and served as backup to Liverpool’s Alisson in the latest Copa America tournament.