Transfer news LIVE: Ronaldo’s Saudi exit route as Napoli eye Sterling

February 7th 

The January transfer window has now closed for the majority of European leagues and clubs are have switched their main focus towards identifying targets and figuring out their budgets. The window still remains open for several nations, so deals could still trickle through across the coming days and weeks.

Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we’ve collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour below.

Today’s biggest transfer stories

Cristiano Ronaldo could be set to leave the Saudi Pro League after reports emerged that Al-Nassr may be willing to sell the Portugal international. Ronaldo, 41, is said to be available for €50 million, although Manchester United have ruled out a third spell at Old Trafford for the Red Devils icon.

Napoli have registered their interest in signing Raheem Sterling, who is a free agent after agreeing to terminate his Chelsea contract in January. However, the Partenopei will only move for the former England winger if he reduces his salary demands, per Calciomercato.

Manchester City are reportedly lining up summer deals for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson and Brentford right-back Michael Kayode are high on their list of targets.