Modric denies Al-Nassr fresh off Ronaldo deal

With the opening of the winter transfer window on Jan. 1, there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Al-Nassr can’t convince Luka Modric to join former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo

Saudi club Al-Nassr made headlines when they signed Cristiano Ronaldo for the most expensive contract in history, and it appears they aren’t stopping there as they seek to add more big names. One player who won’t be joining, however, is Luka Modric, as Al-Nassr have failed in their attempts to sign Modric and reunite him with Ronaldo, his former Real Madrid teammate.

That’s according to Spanish outlet Marca, who reports that the 37-year-old Croatian midfielder has turned down a lucrative offer to join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia to spend another season at Real Madrid. Modric and Ronaldo previously played together for six years at the Bernabeu Stadium.

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Modric, who despite his age starred for Croatia as they finished third at the World Cup in Qatar, is on Al-Nassr’s wish list alongside other players including Sergio Ramos. However, Modric isn’t ready to leave Los Blancos, and reportedly instead wants to stay in the Spanish capital for at least one more season.

Modric led Croatia to a third-place finish at the World Cup last month, and he continues to play a prominent role for Real Madrid, so when he is ready to leave Los Blancos, he is sure to have plenty of options. Modric reportedly has also had offers from MLS, but he believes he can still play at the highest level in LaLiga for another season.

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