Al Nassr transfer targets January 2026: Portuguese Premier League pair eyed

Having not won the Saudi Pro League since 2018/19, Al Nassr are determined to strengthen their squad to give the best possible chance of lifting the trophy.

They made plenty of new signings this summer, but are reportedly looking at strengthening further ahead of January. Take a look below at who could join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr…

Al Nassr transfer targets January 2026

*Fees based on Transfermarkt's current valuations. Subject to change.

Diogo Costa (Porto)

Reports suggest Al Nassr are targeting a new goalkeeper, with current No.1 Bento linked with Al Shabab. According to Transfer Feed, Porto’s Diogo Costa has emerged as a leading candidate. The Portuguese international is under contract until June 2027 and carries a market valuation of around €40m (£34m), as estimated by Transfermarkt.

Goncalo Inacio (Sporting)

As reported by A Bola, Al Nassr have shown firm interest in Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio. The Saudis are said to be preparing an offer worth €40m (£34m) plus a further €5m (£4.3m) in performance-related bonuses. Sporting, however, remain unwilling to sanction a sale unless his €60m (£52m) release clause is met.

Jeremy Jacquet (Rennes)

Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Al Nassr are also monitoring Stade Rennais defender Jeremy Jacquet. The club are said to have contacted the player’s representatives and are ready to table a lucrative offer, though it remains unclear whether the France youth international is open to a move to the Middle East.

Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

According to various reports, a transfer from Manchester United to Al Nassr for Casemiro was close in last January's transfer window, with a reported fee around £25m and a £350k-per-week contract thought to be potentially enough to make a deal happen. The Brazilian central midfielder has been linked with a move to Al Nassr since last summer, so this is a deal that could eventually come to fruition.

According to talkSPORT, Bruno Fernandes is a high-priority target for Al Nassr. They held talks with the Manchester United captain in the summer, as well as Al Hilal and Al Ittihad.

Andreas Christensen (Barcelona)

Another candidate who has been highlighted as a potential defensive reinforcement for Al Nassr is Andreas Christensen. A recurring Achilles tendinopathy has severely curtailed the Dane's time in LaLiga, and this has unsurprisingly seen him fall down the pecking order.

He is expected to depart Camp Nou if a suitable offer arrives, and reports suggest Barcelona would accept offers in the €20–25m range to part ways with Christensen, whose contract runs until June 2026.

Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)

According to talkSPORT, Al Nassr could be a potential future destination for Bernardo Silva. The Manchester City star is considering a move to Saudi Arabia once his contract expires next summer.

However, Al Hilal, Al Ahli and Al Qadsiah have also been linked with his signature.

Whisper+ hot rumour: Ricardo Mathias (Internacional)

According to Globo Esporte, Al Nassr made an approach for Brazilian prospect Ricardo Mathias. Manchester United were previously linked with the teenager, but the Saudis are now believed to be leading the race.

Mathias is contracted to Internacional until December 2028, with Transfermarkt placing his current valuation at €4m (£3.5m).