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Manchester United could help Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr register Cristiano Ronaldo by signing one of their foreign players.
It’s believed Ronaldo, 37, can’t play for Al-Nassr because there is not a vacancy for an overseas player in their squad. The Saudi giants have eight other foreigners on their books and are expected to allow one them to leave Mrsool Park to make room for Ronaldo.
One player who could depart is Vincent Aboubakar, as reports in Saudi Arabia suggest United are interested in signing the Cameroon international, 30. The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new striker following Ronaldo’s exit by mutual consent in November.
According to Saudi outlet OKAZ, United and Turkish side Fenerbahce are interested in signing Aboubakar in January. The Red Devils are after a new striker to replace Ronaldo but don’t want to break the bank, which means a move for Aboubakar could be ideal.
Whether Aboubakar would arrive on loan or agree a permanent deal remains to be seen. Either way, the transfer is likely to be cheaper than some of the alternatives – including Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix. It would also see United easing Ronaldo’s situation, an act which seemed unthinkable after the Portugal international’s acrimonious exit.
Ronaldo left Old Trafford after criticising the club’s owners the Glazers, Erik ten Hag and several ex-employees in an interview with TalkTV host Piers Morgan just before the World Cup in Qatar. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner left the club within a month of that chat.
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