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Marcotti: Deal to take Ronaldo to Saudi Pro League is nonsense (1:16)

The proposed move to Al Nassr for a player is nonsense, according to Gab. There is a time and a place for it.

There's a lot of gossip surrounding the January transfer window. Transfer Talk keeps you up to date on all the latest gossip.

TOP STORY: Saudis confident they can land Ronaldo

According to Foot Mercato, Al Nassr are growing more confident in their ability to complete a deal for free agent.

Despite his intentions to remain in Europe, he is now more open to making the switch to the Saudi Pro League, according to the latest reports.

After being released from Manchester United last month,Ronaldo wanted to join a team that could provide him with top-level European football and Al Nassr were able to make a three-year proposal worth 200.

The league leaders are optimistic that they will win the race for his signature, despite the fact that Al Hilal is also linked.

In Portugal's opening group stage match at the World Cup, he scored from the penalty spot, but it was not enough.

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With Chelsea and Sporting keeping their distance, it's looking likely that Cristiano Ronaldo will join Al Nassr. Marvin Ibo Guengoer/GES Sportfoto/Getty Images

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The club announced on Wednesday that Christopher Vivell would be the new technical director.

Vivell left Leipzig earlier this year, with the team citing "differing views" in their statement announcing his departure. He was the head of scouting and recruitment atRB Salzburg for five years.

The German is the latest addition to the club's behind-the-scenes operation.

Vivell said in a statement on the club's website that he was excited to be joining the club. The club has a lot of potential to succeed.

There is a clear and sustainable philosophy underpinned by performance analysis, data and innovation under the new ownership of Graham Potter.

The appointment comes a few days after it was reported that a deal to take Christopher Nkunku's toChelsea next summer has been signed by all parties.

Atleti Madrid are close to agreeing a deal with Caglar Soyuncu for a free transfer when his contract ends next June, according to a report.

Soyuncu lost his place in the team this season after being a regular starter, but he still played in two cups.

If Felipe and Mario Hermoso leave the club during the upcoming window, he could arrive in January for a reduced fee.

According to Globo, Corinthians are optimistic that they will sign Philippe Coutinho.

Although he is willing to return to Brazil to play for Corinthians, he knows the negotiation will be difficult.

If he joined the team, he would have to lower his wages because he earned more than the highest paid player.

He has yet to score for Villa and has only started in six games this year. He joined Villa this summer in a 20 million dollar move from Barcelona.

There is an offer on the table worth $1m a year more than Antonio Conte's current salary, but he is not in a rush to sign it.

The Italian is out of contract at the end of the season and held talks with Spurs during the World Cup to extend his stay in North London.

There is an option on his current deal for an additional year, but no agreement has yet been reached between him and the club that he has helped.

Sky Sports is reporting that Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol is likely to stay at the club for the rest of the season.

A number of Europe's top clubs are interested in the 20-year-old who was one of the stars of the World Cup.

According to a report by Sky, Real Madrid are interested in the centre-back, while another report says that he was tried on by the Blues in the summer.

PAPER GOSSIP (by Adam Brown)

Barcelona was interested in Gabriel Martinelli, but he's set to stay atArsenal. The Barcelona inquired about the Brazil international earlier in the season, but it looks like he will sign a new contract with the club. Martinelli has seven goals in 14 games this season for Mikel Arteta's team.

As they look to add a new goalkeeper, Internazionale have placed Yann Sommer on their short list. He will be entering the final six months of his contract in January, and he has been linked with a move to a bigger club. Inter are unsure as to whether Handanovic will stay at the San Siro after the season.

Calciomercato is aware of an approach being prepared for Jorginho. If he doesn't sign a new contract with the Blues, the Italian side will make him an offer, according to reports.

Ekrem Konur writes that Fenerbahce are trying to ward off interest from sides in Europe by securingMiguel Crespo to a new contract. He has made 16 appearances for the Super Lig side this season and is wanted by a number of Italian and Spanish clubs.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the man is going back to Genoa. The 35-year-old defender joined MLS side Toronto FC in the summer and made 15 appearances, but it looks as though he will return to Italy once the final paperwork is completed.