Transfer Talk: Saudis turn to Firmino after Ronaldo snub

Transfer Talk: Saudis turn to Firmino after Ronaldo snub

With just a few weeks remaining before the opening of the January transfer window, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Al Nassr firm up Firmino interest

With Cristiano Ronaldo having denied reports of transfer talks with Al Nassr, the Mirror says that the Saudi club are turning their attentions to Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino.

The Brazilian is out of contract in the summer and, while Liverpool are keen to keep him beyond his current deal, Al-Nassr are hoping to land a coup by negotiating a pre-contract agreement in January.

Firmino has been a major player for Liverpool since arriving in Merseyside seven and a half years ago, but the recent arrivals of Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez have impacted his playing time.

The 31-year-old has scored seven goals in 13 league appearances this year, as well as two goals in the Champions League and eight assists in all competitions.

The Brazilian may feel he has more to offer at the highest level, but a bumper pay day could be tempting.

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