Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr want Man Utd outcast and Chelsea standout

Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr are plotting a big summer of spending as they target new signings from the Premier League.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s side finished third in the Saudi top flight last season and are looking to make ground on champions Al Ittihad and Al Hilal, who were runners-up.

They have already agreed a deal to sign Joao Felix from Chelsea, with the 25-year-old set to finalise his move from Stamford Bridge imminently.

Despite an entirely forgettable spell with the Blues, which saw him loaned out to AC Milan, they have managed to sell him to Saudi in a deal worth up to £43.7m.

Al Nassr are looking to continue their spending, with another Chelsea player on their radar, with somewhat shock interest arising in Marc Cucurella.

While the Blues were more than happy to get rid of Felix, they are absolutely not looking to sell the Spanish left-back who has been a key player under Enzo Maresca.

The 27-year-old played 54 times for Chelsea in all competitions last season, scoring seven goals and is set to remain first choice in the next campaign.

He made a slow start after his move from Brighton in 2022, but the Spain international has developed into a big player for the Blues.

Spanish publication Marca report that Al Nassr intend to bid for Cucurella and it would likely be a huge offer from the Saudi side.

However, Football.London report that Chelsea have no intention of selling their starting left-back.

Al Nassr will likely have better luck in their target at Old Trafford, as they are also interested in signing Manchester United outcast Antony.

Brazilian outlet UOL report the interest in the winger, with Manchester United hoping to get £50m for the player who spent the second half of last season on loan at Real Betis.

The Red Devils paid £82m for his services in 2022, but even £50m now feels like an ambitious price tag to put on him.

Foot Mercato have reported that Al Nassr have gone as far as making an offer for the Brazil international, although did not confirm who much that bid was worth.

Antony has also attracted interest from Brazil, with Botafogo and his boyhood club Sao Paulo making enquiries to the player and United.

But Brazilian outlet Antenados claim Antony has rejected a potential return to his home country, telling both clubs he is not considering a move back to Brazil at this stage of his career.

Antony reportedly thanked Botafogo and Sao Paulo for their approaches but informed them he was not currently interested in a return to Brazil.