Football: Is Cristiano Ronaldo heading back to Manchester United?

Cristiano Ronaldo could be on the move once again as the Saudi Pro League considers a summer sale, while Chelsea and Tottenham are preparing to battle for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in a busy transfer market across Europe.

The Saudi Pro League is open to selling Cristiano Ronaldo for around £43m, but Manchester United are not currently considering bringing the 41-year-old Portugal forward back to Old Trafford for a third spell.

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Chelsea are set to rival Tottenham Hotspur for Dusan Vlahovic, with the 26-year-old Serbia striker entering the final months of his Juventus contract.

Several leading clubs are closely monitoring the situation as the Italian giants decide whether to cash in or risk losing him for free.

Former Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos is assessing his next move after Sevilla opted against re-signing their former captain.

The 39-year-old free agent has offered his services to Marseille, with the Ligue 1 side weighing up a move for the experienced centre-back.

Fulham have reopened negotiations with PSV Eindhoven over a potential summer deal for United States striker Ricardo Pepi. The 23-year-old has impressed this season and is understood to be keen on a Premier League return.

Chelsea may also be ready to allow Benoit Badiashile to leave at the end of the campaign, with AC Milan, Juventus and Marseille tracking the 24-year-old France international.

Manchester City are stepping up recruitment planning amid confidence that manager Pep Guardiola will remain in charge for at least another season. The Premier League champions are monitoring Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, Brentford right-back Michael Kayode, and Feyenoord teenage defender Givairo Read as part of their long-term strategy.

Arsenal are expected to compete with AC Milan for Leon Goretzka, after Bayern Munich confirmed the Germany midfielder will leave on a free transfer this summer. The 31-year-old’s availability has sparked strong interest across Europe.

A decision on the future of Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is expected at the end of the season, with Arsenal among the clubs monitoring the Italy international. Newcastle are also tracking Liverpool’s Curtis Jones as a potential replacement, with Tottenham and Aston Villa also showing interest.

In Serie A, Napoli remain keen on Raheem Sterling, but any deal for the England winger would depend on him agreeing to a significant wage reduction.

Meanwhile, Liverpool and Manchester United have joined the race for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with the highly rated 19-year-old Ivory Coast prospect attracting growing attention across the Premier League.

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