Football gossip: Tonali, Lewandowski, Ronaldo, McTominay, Duran, Lingard
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is a target for Juventus, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has a release clause in his Al-Nassr contract and Napoli are set to hold talks to extend Scott McTominay’s contract.
Newcastle United and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 25, is Serie A side Juventus’ top transfer target for the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian) , external
Barcelona are considering offering 37-year-old Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, whose deal with them runs out in the summer, a contract extension for another season but on reduced wages. (ESPN), external
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al-Nassr is in doubt and the 41-year-old has a £44m release clause in his contract with the Saudi Pro League club. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Scotland international Scott McTominay and Napoli are set to hold talks about extending the 29-year-old’s contract beyond 2028, with the Serie A club keen to secure the midfielder to a new deal until 2030. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external
Colombia striker Jhon Duran, 22, is set to join Zenit St Petersburg on loan after ending his season-long stint at Fenerbahce from Al-Nassr. (Talksport) , external
Feyenoord are among the clubs to have explored a move for England forward Jesse Lingard, who is available on a free transfer after leaving FC Seoul. The 33-year-old’s former Manchester United team-mate Robin van Persie is in charge of the Dutch club. (Mail), external
Leeds United are reportedly targeting a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. It is understood Daniel Farke has been underwhelmed by summer signing Lucas Perri, who arrived at Elland Road in July 2025 for £13.9m. (Teamtalk), external
Tottenham‘s 22-year-old Argentine striker Alejo Veliz, who is on loan at Rosario Central, is set to join Brazilian club Bahia in the summer in a deal worth 9m euros (£7.8m) plus add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Atletico Madrid showed an interest in Spain’s 23-year-old attacking midfielder Gabri Veiga in the last couple of days of the winter transfer window but Porto rejected the La Liga club’s approach. (Fabrizio Romano), external