Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr once again made waves in the football transfer market

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr is making waves in the football transfer market once again. The Saudi Arabian club is reportedly prepared to make Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk the highest-paid defender in the world to lure him away from Anfield.

OneFootball on X: " Al-Nassr want to make Virgil Van Dijk the highest-paid defender in the world, report @MARCA https://t.co/wSmyT8hAVE" / X

 

This potential blockbuster deal would see Van Dijk reunite with a familiar foe: Aymeric Laporte. The French defender, formerly of Manchester City, joined Al-Nassr in the summer.

Fabrizio Romano on X: "Aymeric Laporte to Al Nassr, here we go! Agreement reached also on player side — salary in excess of $20m, medical booked 🟡 #AlNassr Laporte will sign until

The Premier League battlefield between Van Dijk and Laporte has been legendary, with both players instrumental in their respective teams’ title challenges.

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If these high-profile transfers materialize, Al-Nassr would boast an incredibly formidable defensive partnership. Their ambition to assemble a star-studded squad, following the signing of Ronaldo, is clear.

Al Nassr Zone on X: " 365 Scores Al Nassr meets with Virgil Van Dijk's representatives again.. The player welcomes the offer. https://t.co/yXWXnWz5Pa" / X

 

The football world will be watching with bated breath to see if this audacious move comes to fruition.

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