Al-Nassr activate plans to re-unite Wan-Bissaka and Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan Bissaka | Imago

Al-Nassr activate plans to re-unite Wan-Bissaka and Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

Kolawole Babatunde 18:00 - 23.01.2024

After their initial £20m bid for Tottenham's Emerson Royal was rebuffed, Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Nassr is now reportedly setting their sights on Manchester United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

According to the Telegraph, this move could see Wan-Bissaka join forces with global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, as Al-Nassr continues to strengthen their squad with high-profile signings.

United's Stance: Protecting Investments

Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Manchester United against Aston Villa on November 6, 2022.

Manchester United, keen to protect their investment, have already activated an extension clause in Wan-Bissaka's contract. This strategic move prevents him from leaving on the cheap. In a twist of transfer market strategy, there's chatter about United potentially leveraging Wan-Bissaka in a deal to lower the price tag for Crystal Palace's Michael Olise, a prime target for the Red Devils. Al-Nassr, therefore, faces a race against time to secure Wan-Bissaka's services.

The Competition Heats Up: European Clubs in the Mix

Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the pioneers of the exodus to the Saudi Pro League
Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the pioneers of the exodus to the Saudi Pro League

Wan-Bissaka's limited playtime this season hasn't gone unnoticed, drawing eyes from several European clubs. Inter Milan, in particular, showed interest, considering a swap with Denzel Dumfries. Despite this, there's been no significant movement in prying Wan-Bissaka away from Old Trafford during this transfer window.

Al-Nassr's challenge is compounded by the Saudi Pro League's foreign player cap, necessitating the deregistration of a current overseas player to accommodate Wan-Bissaka. With the European transfer window closing in less than 10 days, Al-Nassr, having already made waves with signings like Ronaldo, Mane, and Laporte, needs to act swiftly to add another star to their already glittering lineup.

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