Al Nassr, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, has not won any titles since claiming the Arab Champions League title. With only the Saudi league and the AFC Champions League remaining this season, Al Nassr's hopes of winning the AFC Champions League are higher as they trail league leaders Al Ittihad Jeddah by 11 points. The club is upgrading its forward line to support Ronaldo in his quest for glory. A dream signing worth 40 million euros is being considered to replace Talisca and aim for the AFC Champions League title.
On December 26th, according to Turkish journalist Yago Sabuncuoglu, Al Nassr is pursuing En-Nesyri from Fenerbahce. It is reported that Al Nassr has made an oral offer of 30 million euros, while Fenerbahce is asking for 40 million euros. Given Al Nassr's substantial financial resources and the small difference in transfer fees, it is highly likely that the club will sign this Moroccan international.
Furthermore, Al Nassr and Fenerbahce are discussing another transfer, indicating a close relationship between the two clubs. According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the deal for Al Nassr forward Talisca to join Fenerbahce on loan has been completed, with the player joining until June next year and Fenerbahce covering part of Talisca's salary during the loan period.
With Talisca moving to Fenerbahce, Al Nassr aims to sign En-Nesyri to strengthen their forward line, and this deal is very promising. En-Nesyri left Sevilla for Fenerbahce in the summer for a transfer fee of 19.5 million euros. Selling him at a higher price after half a season would be a win-win situation for Mourinho's Fenerbahce.
After acquiring En-Nesyri, Al Nassr's forward line will become even stronger. Compared to Talisca, En-Nesyri is a more suitable forward partner for Ronaldo. Talisca often takes long-range shots outside the penalty area, does not contribute much defensively, and lacks a robust playing style. On the other hand, En-Nesyri, like Ronaldo, is a goal-scoring threat in the box, particularly adept at scoring with headers. He is an aerial powerhouse who impressively eliminated Ronaldo's Portugal team with a header in the World Cup.
The 27-year-old En-Nesyri has made 24 appearances for Fenerbahce this season, starting 12 times, scoring 9 goals and providing 2 assists. It is well-known that Ronaldo is not adept at playing as a lone striker; he prefers to play as one of the two forwards. En-Nesyri possesses physicality and finishing ability, capable of both holding up play to create space for Ronaldo and scoring goals himself. The partnership between Ronaldo and En-Nesyri could mirror the combination of Ronaldo and Mandzukic. Together, they have the potential to help Al Nassr secure the AFC Champions League title.