Speculation is growing around Al-Nassr as&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/">Cristiano Ronaldo</a>&nbsp;watches developments closely, with coach&nbsp;Jorge Jesus now&nbsp;reportedly pushing for a blockbuster move involving soon-to-be free-agent&nbsp;<a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/mohamed-salah/">Mohamed Salah</a>.&nbsp;The Saudi side has already assembled a squad filled with high-profile names, yet the possibility of adding Salah signals an even bigger ambition. With the Egyptian set to leave Liverpool, the race to secure his signature has quickly become one of the most closely followed transfer stories.



After nearly a decade at <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/liverpool/">Liverpool</a>,&nbsp;Mohamed Salah recently confirmed his intention to leave the club at the end of the season, making him one of the most attractive free agents on the market. His legacy at Anfield is firmly established, having won major trophies and becoming one of the club’s all-time great scorers.



Interest has poured in from multiple directions, but multiple outlets, including The Mirror,&nbsp;suggest that <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/al-nassr/">Al-Nassr</a> has emerged as a serious contender, eager to bring him into a project built around global stars. The idea of pairing him with Ronaldo has already sparked excitement among fans and pundits alike.



The thought of&nbsp;Ronaldo and Salah playing together&nbsp;carries enormous appeal, both on and off the pitch. Such a duo would instantly elevate the Riyadh outfit’s attacking threat and further increase the global profile of the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/saudi-pro-league/">Saudi Pro League</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.worldsoccertalk.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2026/01/21092452/Mohamed-Salah-3-1920x1080.webp" alt="Liverpool&apos;s Mohamed Salah" class="wp-image-616969"><figcaption>Mohamed Salah of Liverpool looks on during a Liverpool FC Training Session.</figcaption></figure>



Within the current squad, the club already boasts players like Sadio Mane, Kingsley Coman, Marcelo Brozovic, and Joao Felix. Adding Salah would take that lineup to another level and reinforce&nbsp;Al-Nassr’s determination to reclaim domestic glory after years of chasing rivals.



<h2>The key condition behind the move</h2>



In contrast to recent reports, fresh reporting from Saudi outlet Okaz claims <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/jorge-jesus/">Jorge Jesus</a> is eager to bring Salah to the club. The manager is said to believe the winger would elevate the squad and improve Al-Nassr’s title chances immediately.



However, one important factor has come into focus that could influence the entire deal. Okaz indicates that the renewal of Jorge Jesus’ contract is a central condition that must be resolved before any move for Salah can be finalized. Negotiations between the coach and the club are said to be ongoing, creating a layer of uncertainty around the project’s long-term direction.&nbsp;



That means Al-Nassr wants clarity at managerial level before finalizing one of the most important moves in its recent history. Stability on the bench could be essential before presenting the final project to the 33-year-old veteran.



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<h2>Competition and uncertainty remain</h2>



Al-Nassr is not alone in the race, as&nbsp;several Saudi clubs are also said to be monitoring the Egyptian’s situation closely, including Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal, and others. This competitive landscape means the final decision may come down to both financial terms and sporting vision.



The report adds that the player’s choice of which club he wants to join and Al Nassr’s ultimate position in the face of anticipated competition from many Saudi teams would also have an impact on the deal’s possible completion.



At the same time, questions remain about how Salah would fit tactically into the team. Integrating another high-profile attacker into an already star-studded lineup presents both opportunities and challenges for Jesus and his staff.

Cristiano Ronaldo on alert as new report claims Al-Nassr boss Jorge Jesus now keen on Mohamed Salah, but one obstacle must be resolved first

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<div style="width: 510px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><a href="http://view.picapp.com/pictures.photo/entertainment/sports-news-august-2010/image/9534637?term=england++football+team" target="_blank"><div><figure class="external-image"><img loading="lazy" style="border: 0px" src="http://view3.picapp.com/pictures.photo/image/9534637/sports-news-august-2010/sports-news-august-2010.jpg?size=500&amp;imageId=9534637" border="0" alt="Aug. 12, 2010 - 06310106 date 11 08 2010 Copyright imago BPI Steven Gerrard Celebrates His Goal with Adam Johnson of England 1 1 PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUKxFRAxNEDxESPxSWExPOLxCHNxJPN Football men National team international match London Action shot Vdig 2010 horizontal Highlight premiumd Football." width="500" height="346"></figure></div></a>Will the new rule help England have success?</div>
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<div style="text-align: left">So all of the squads are in and Premier League clubs have managed to cope with the new rules on their squads. On the face of things after much debate it seems as if most sides have dealt with the rule with relative ease. But only time will tell if the rule will have its desired impact and give England a greater quota of players to chose from.</div>
The squad rule was the Premier League’s answer to mounting claims that they were damaging England’s chances of success with mass foreign imports. The rule states that eight of the 25 man squad must be home-grown which means they were trained in England or Wales for three years before they were 21. In addition players under 21 do not have to be registered.
On first impressions this should help England; it means there will also be a quota of English players in any chosen squad. But this might not always be the case, as players like Cesc Fabregas count as home-grown as they were signed for Arsenal at a young age. &nbsp;In addition young foreign stars like&nbsp; Mario Balotelli do not have to be registered.
The system also gives no real incentive for these home-grown players to be given a spot in the first-team and the general consensus is that if English players are good enough, they will get their chance.
But this system does mean that fringe English players in the squad should get a chance to impress if injuries strike and hopefully one of them can go on to make the most of their opportunity and in years to come this good give the England manager a greater choice of Premier League players.
But it is in the long term where this is targeting success. The plan is that clubs will attempt to bring through more home-grown players in the future rather than buying players as they look to fill their quota.
However the system is flawed because clubs can continue to import foreign youngsters in to their academy as they will pass the home grown test. In addition it doesn’t really guarantee any English players will even make it in to their clubs first-team side.
Maybe&nbsp;this is where the rule should develop. A quota of eight English/Welsh players but with a minimum of two of these been used in the first-team for each match. This would encourage teams to bring through their own English youngsters.
But in the mean-time the FA and the Premier League must be praised for their effort even if it won’t have the total benefits suggested it can’t do any harm in the development of English youngsters which in turn can’t damage the England side.

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