Cristiano Ronaldo determined to bring ex-Man Utd team-mate Mason Greenwood to Al-Nassr as CR7 tries to build team that can end his Saudi Arabia trophy drought

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants ex-Manchester United team-mate Mason Greenwood to join him in Saudi Arabia at Al-Nassr.

• Ex-Red Devils forward starring in France
• Worked with CR7 at Old Trafford
• Bid being readied by Saudi Pro League side

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Greenwood has attracted interest from around the world after leaving Old Trafford for Marseille on a permanent basis in 2024. His debut campaign in French football delivered 21 Ligue 1 goals and a share of the Golden Boot.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  He has been linked with teams in Spain – where he previously impressed on loan at Getafe – and Italy. Marseille are understandably reluctant to part with a prized asset and will have to pay Premier League giants United 50 per cent of any fee generated from a sale.

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Their resolve may be tested, though, with claiming that Ronaldo wants more proven performers alongside him at Al-Nassr in a bid to bring his trophy drought in the Middle East to a close.

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  He has already welcomed Portugal international colleague Joao Felix to Riyadh, but is now said to be pushing for Greenwood to tread a similar path. The 23-year-old forward passed up the chance to head for the Saudi Pro League last year.