Transfer News & Updates: Done Deals, Aguero, Haaland, Cristiano Ronaldo & More

Ronaldo in contact with Beckham over Miami move (Todofichajes)

Could Juventus star be MLS bound?

Cristiano Ronaldo is, according to Todofichajes, in contact with David Beckham regarding a possible move to Inter Miami.

Questions are being asked of the Portuguese’s future at Juventus as he approaches the final year of his contract at the age of 36.

Cristiano Ronaldo Juventus 2020-21

Cruz out of favour at Cincinnati

Midfielder Allan Cruz is no longer in the plans of FC Cincinnati, who are now trying to ship him elsewhere, according to The Post Cincy.

He has eight seven goals in two career MLS seasons.

Liverpool impressed by £12.8m Mbemba

Porto centre-back Chancel Mbemba wowed Liverpool with his effort in the Champions League against Juventus this past week, and Tuttomercatoweb says the Reds will consider a bid for the 26-year-old in the summer.

Mbemba started 33 league games for Newcastle as a 20-year-old in 2015-16, but he was eventually sent to Portugal after losing his place in the team. His current club are reportedly seeking £12.8m (€15m/$17.9m) for his transfer.

Fulham confident in striking Loftus-Cheek deal

Fulham want to make on-loan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek a permanent member of their squad and believe they won’t need to push Chelsea too hard to strike a deal, writes The Sun.

Loftus-Cheek has appeared in 22 Premier League games for Fulham this season, his highest total in the English top-flight since 2018-19.

Ronaldo and Ramsey could leave as part of Juve rebuild

The Turin club is considering a pivot to a new, younger era without the duo

Cristiano Ronaldo and Aaron Ramsey may be on the way out at Juventus as the club prepares for a rebuild.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Ronaldo is set to hold talks with Juventus over his future while Ramsey may also be set to leave.

Juve will now look to build around Federico Chiesa, Weston McKennie and Matthijs de Ligt as they move into a new era.

Former USMNT midfielder Clark joins Whitecaps staff

Ricardo Clark has joined the Vancouver Whitecaps coaching staff, the club confirmed.

The former Houston Dynamo midfielder earned 34 U.S. men’s national team caps during his playing career.

“We are very happy to welcome Ricardo to our coaching staff,” said Whitecaps boss Marc Dos Santos. “We wanted to bring into the staff someone who had been in the league, experience overseas and on the international stage, as well as a passion towards coaching and working with young players.

“Ricardo brings tremendous experience and we look forward to welcoming him to the team as he takes this next step in his coaching career.”

Wijnaldum a target for Inter

Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum remains on Inter’s radar, reports CalcioMercato.

Inter have had several conversations with Wijnaldum’s agent, although talks have stalled recently.

At the moment, Inter are looking at other players, but interest does remain in bringing in Wijnaldum.

Laporta sets sights on Aguero

New Barcelona president Joan Laporta is setting his sights on signing Sergio Aguero this summer, according to Le10 Sport.

Barca manger Ronald Koeman prefers Memphis Depay, but it is Aguero that Laporta believes is the man to lead Barca’s attack.

The ultimate goal is to sign Erling Haaland but, should that not come to pass, Aguero is the prioritized cheaper alternative in Laporta’s eyes.

DONE DEALS

Minnesota release midfielder Gleadle

Minnesota United have released midfielder Sam Gleadle, the club confirmed.

Gleadle joined Minnesota as a depth signing in late 2020 after previously featuring for Reno 1868 FC.