Manchester United make loan offer for Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr teammate - Reports

Manchester United have reportedly offered to sign Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr teammate Vincent Aboubakar on loan. The Red Devils are one of two European clubs that have made offers, the other being Turkish giants Fenerbahce, for Aboubakar.

According to Saudi Arabian newspaper Okaz, Al Nassr have agreed with Aboubakar for the striker to depart on loan and head to a European side. The Cameroonian is expected to leave Mrsool Park in this transfer window.

That will aid Al Nassr in registering former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo in their squad. The Saudi club are currently unable to do so due to exceeding their foreign player quota.

They have nine foreign players, which is one more than the limit prescribed by the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo was unveiled as a new Al Nassr player on Tuesday (January 2). The Portuguese icon left Manchester United in early November after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract.

That's why the Red Devils are keen to sign an attacker in the ongoingJanuary transfer window, as they only have Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial to call on as striker options. Erik ten Hag's side missed out on their top target Cody Gakpo, who joined Liverpool from PSV Eindhoven for around £37 million.

Aboubakar, 30, has managed four goals and two assists in 12 appearances across competitions. He caught the eye during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, scoring a memorable goal as Cameroon shocked Brazil 1-0 in the group stage.

The forward's potential arrival at Old Trafford would be like the loan signing of Odion Ighalo in January 2020. The Nigerian arrived on a one-year loan due to a lack of attacking options at former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's disposal. Red Devils fans will hope Aboubakar has more of an impact, as Ighalo managed just five goals in 23 appearances at Old Trafford.

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Manchester United legend Cristiano Ronaldo wants Portugal teammate Pepe to join him at Al Nassr

Ronaldo and Pepe (right) may be reunited at Al Nassr.

Cristiano Ronaldo is keen to have a familiar face playing alongside him at Mrsool Park in the form of FC Porto defender Pepe. The pair recently played together for Portugal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

The duo also played alongside each other for Real Madrid. They won the UEFA Champions League thrice and the La Liga twice, among other honours together at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Reports suggest that Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken with Al Nassr about a potential swoop for his longtime teammate. Porto's president has told Pepe that he can stay at the club for as long as he wants.

However, the lure of joining Ronaldo in the Middle East for big money could be too tempting to turn down. Pepe has made 11 appearances across competitions this season, helping Porto keep four clean sheets.