Transfer Rumors: Ronaldo to Join Messi at Inter Miami; Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr U-Turn

Inter Miami are preparing an audacious swoop to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to Major League Soccer, with co-owner David Beckham determined to unite the five-time Ballon d’Or winner with long-time rival Lionel Messi, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The ambitious project hinges on the growing uncertainty surrounding Ronaldo’s future at Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, where the Portuguese captain’s situation has become increasingly fluid.

Sources close to the Florida franchise say Beckham views the potential pairing as a transformative moment not only for Inter Miami but for the profile of football in North America. While no formal offer has yet been tabled, Miami’s recruitment team has been placed on high alert to explore the financial and contractual feasibility of luring the 39-year-old away from the Gulf kingdom.

The development comes amid a dramatic reversal at Real Madrid, where club officials have performed a U-turn on Vinicius Jr’s contract saga. After weeks of publicly insisting they would not improve their previous proposal, Madrid now intend to meet the Brazilian winger’s €30 million annual salary demands through a restructured package heavy on performance-related bonuses, reports El Nacional. To accommodate the wage hike, Madrid are open to off-loading veteran defender David Alaba, freeing salary space while also reshaping the back line ahead of a summer pursuit of Borussia Dortmund center-back Nico Schlotterbeck.

Elsewhere, Manchester City fear a heavy Premier League sanction for alleged financial breaches could trigger Erling Haaland’s release clause, allowing the Norwegian striker to depart if punitive measures compromise the club’s competitive prospects. Real Madrid, long-time suitors of the forward, are monitoring developments closely.

Liverpool have set an Easter deadline for Ibrahima Konaté to accept a new deal, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich all circling the French defender. Federico Chiesa could also exit Anfield, with Juventus ready to pay upwards of €25 million for the Italian winger.

Chelsea expect Atlético Madrid to firm up a €55 million bid for Marc Cucurella, while Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers may have a release clause inserted into his forthcoming contract to ward off interest from Chelsea. Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi is attracting Dortmund, Brighton, Crystal Palace, Everton, Roma and Juventus ahead of a potential free transfer.

Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka has been offered to every major Premier League club, and Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye carries a €65 million price tag with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham all tracking the winger. Newcastle’s move for Inter’s Carlos Augusto faces competition from Aston Villa, while Club Brugge’s Aleksandar Stanković is wanted by both Arsenal and Chelsea.

Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis will push for a West Ham switch after a January move collapsed, and Tottenham are ready to sell Cristian Romero following disciplinary issues, with Atlético Madrid and Barcelona keen. Finally, Beşiktaş have bid €25 million for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo García, and Qarabağ’s Nariman Akhundzada, 21, has agreed to join Columbus Crew.