Fabrizio Romano confirms Man Utd defender ‘closing in on’ transfer & Cristiano Ronaldo reunion

Fabrizio Romano has reported Alex Telles is on the verge of leaving Manchester United and signing for Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.

The defender, who joined United in 2020, spent last season on loan at Sevilla and Erik ten Hag is keen to sell him this summer. With Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Alvaro Fernandez ahead of Telles in the pecking order at left-back, his departure was always expected this summer.

In a tweet on Tuesday afternoon, Romano said: “Al Nassr are closing in on deal to sign Alex Telles from Man United, here we go soon!

“There’s verbal agreement now in place between the two clubs, waiting for the documents/check details. Al Nassr want both Seko Fofana and Telles to join in the next days.”

Telles is one of a number of players United are hoping to sell in order to raise funds for summer incomings, with Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, Fred and Anthony Martial all up for sale. The Red Devils are closing in on a deal for Andre Onana and then will need to top up their transfer reserves in order to complete moves for Rasmus Hojlund and Sofyan Amrabat, as desired.

As for Telles, his expected departure from Old Trafford comes after just 50 appearances for United. The Brazilian was unable to dislodge Shaw as first choice on the left-hand side of defence, and his weak defensive displays resulted in Ten Hag allowing the defender to leave last summer.

Assuming the transfer goes through, the 30-year-old will join a long list of players who have moved to Saudi Arabia this summer, including Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante. Telles will also link up with former United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr, along with ex-Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina, and Marcelo Brozovic, who signed from Inter Milan earlier this summer.