Ronaldo accepted a two-year contract extension to Riyadh, who will lead him beyond the FIFA World Cup next summer, and the Portuguese star wishes to see new faces within the club.
After being linked to the Liverpool striker Luis Diaz, Al Nassr would now be interested in the Arsenal striker Gabriel Martinelli, Jorge Jesus seeking to recruit a big name for the 2025/26 season.
According to Mundo Deportivo's latest information, Al Nassr made a firm offer of 85 million euros, which Arsenal is being studied.
Arsenal plans to sell Martinelli to finance the offer for Rodrygo
If Arsenal accepts the sale, this will strengthen the Gunners' desire to recruit the Real Madrid Star Rodrygo Goes, which has been linked to the Mikel Arteta team for months.
Arsenal must bring back funds to meet the evaluation of 70 million pounds Sterling from Real Madrid for Rodrygo, not to mention the high salary request from the Brazilian, but the agreement could accelerate in the coming weeks.
The main decisive factor could be Martinelli's desire to join Saudi Arabia, even if it means that it will not be part of Carlo Ancelotti's plans for the World Cup.
Ronaldo wants Al Nassr to challenge Arsenal in the race for Rodrygo
However, according to information from Sky Sports, Ronaldo wants Al Nassr to start the race for Rodrygo because he believes that the former Santos striker could be a better choice than Martinelli.
Rodrygo seems more and more likely to leave Madrid before the 2025/26 season, because he seems to be on the sidelines of Xabi Alonso's plans, after playing a limited role during the Club World Cup.
The 24-year-old must make an important decision as to his future, but like Martinelli, he may not be tempted by a transfer to the Middle East if he wishes to stay in Europe to win the biggest trophies.
