Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr and FC Barcelona are reportedly battling it out to secure the services of a Inter Milan star.
Reports in Italy claimed that Ronaldo has asked the Al Nassr hierarchy to sign Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic.
Ronaldo is said to be impressed by Brozovic during his stint in Serie A with Juventus and is now eager to play alongside him in Saudi Arabia.
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However, it seems Al-Nassr will face pressure from the Spanish champions are now looking to bolster their midfield for the new season.
Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo claim that Barcelona are looking at Brozovic as potential replacement for Sergio Busquets, who left the club on a free transfer.
The Croatia international is now seen as an ideal candidtae, given the club's troubles with their finances in the past couple years.
Reports claim the Catalans were keen on Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich and Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, however both players are said to be too expensive.
The report from Mundo Deportivo does add that Inter are prepared to accept an offer €25million for the Croatian, but that would be a blow to Barcelona who are unlikely to spend big during this transfer window.
Brozovic joined Inter from Dinamo Zagreb in 2016 and has helped the club win the Serie A, Coppa Italia, and the Italian Super Cup.
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