New team-mate for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr target world-class defender in bid to keep wantaway CR7 at Saudi Pro League side

Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims that in addition to trying to sign Feyenoord defender David Hancko, Al-Nassr want Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni. This comes days after Ronaldo said his "chapter" with the Riyadh team was over, although a contract extension may yet be on the cards for the soon-to-be free agent.

Al-Nassr were left reeling after Ronaldo seemed to confirm his exit from the club, but the 40-year-old may yet stay put after all. The Portuguese hasn't won a trophy in two-and-a-half seasons at the Saudi outfit, with the veteran said to be keen on being part of a side that can win silverware. If they recruited the likes of Bastoni, that would be a real statement of intent.

However, the report adds that Al-Nassr have not made contact with Bastoni's entourage yet, and Inter have slapped a €100 million (£84m) price tag on the 26-year-old's head. That may fend off any interest for a player that still has three years left on his contract.

It remains to be seen if Al-Nassr, who reportedly are prepared to offer Bastoni €20m (£16.8m) wages on a four-year deal, will be able to sign the Italian talisman and retain Ronaldo's services, too, this summer.