Man Utd defender 'close' to shock Ronaldo reunion as Leicester City eye Red Devils midfielder

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is reportedly closing in on a shock move to Saudi Pro-League club Al-Nassr.

Goal journalist Marc Mechenoua has claimed talks over a deal to take the Ivory Coast international to Al-Nassr are ‘progressing well’ and has suggested the defender is ‘getting closer’ to a surprise reunion with former United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo.

Bailly is believed to be one of a number of players Erik ten Hag is willing to part company with during the summer transfer window as he continues his rebuild of the Red Devils squad. The 29-year-old has made over a century of appearances for United since he joined the club from La Liga side Villarreal in a £33million move during the summer of 2016.

He was part of the United side that won the EFL Cup and Europa League during his first year at Old Trafford - but that proved to be the highlights as he found his way to regular first-team game-time blocked by an ongoing battle with injuries and several new additions to the defensive ranks at Old Trafford.

Bailly has spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 club Marseille and made 23 appearances in all competitions but he now looks to be heading for a more permanent departure and an unexpected reunion with Ronaldo.

Championship newcomers show ‘interest’ in United midfielder

Leicester City are reportedly one of three Championship clubs that are keen on a move for United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri.

The Tunisia international spent last season on loan at Birmingham City and made a major impact by making 41 appearances in all competitions for the Blues. A report by Tunisian outlet NoussourTN has now claimed Leicester are keen to land the 20-year-old on loan for the upcoming season - but face competition from Premier League newcomers Luton Town and another unnamed club.