Cristiano Ronaldo 'wants Al-Nassr to sign Premier League legend' despite previously being rivals

There is a sense the Belgium international's time with the club is drawing to a close, however, with his current deal due to expire in June next year.

Clubs from the MLS have been linked, as well as those in the Middle East.

And The Sun say Ronaldo wants Al-Nassr to sign De Bruyne and make the City star an 'offer he can't refuse'.

That's despite the pair once being rivals, with Ronaldo facing the veteran during his second stint at Manchester United.

Al-Nassr are currently third in the Saudi Pro League table, having won four of their six matches so far.

Yet there's a sense they must bolster the squad further in order to win the title, with Al-Hilal previously cruising to glory last term.

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Al-Hilal are also currently top of the table this season having won all six of their matches.

Ronaldo apparently feels De Bruyne would be a statement signing of the Saudi Pro League.

And that's understandable given how the playmaker has cemented himself as a Premier League great ever since arriving at City from German side Wolfsburg in January 2015.

City, for their part, are keen to tie De Bruyne down to a new deal.

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Yet they know they can't compete with Saudi clubs financially, with Al-Nassr willing to offer the player a staggering £1million-a-week.

De Bruyne has scored 103 goals and clocked up a remarkable 171 assists in 388 appearances at City.

And what ultimately happens remains to be seen.

De Bruyne was asked about his City future earlier this month after helping his team beat West Ham.

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The former Chelsea star admitted he was yet to talk to anyone but was relaxed over the situation, with De Bruyne expecting contract talks to commence later in the campaign.

“I haven’t spoken to anyone. There’s been a lot of noises and news," he said.

"I said in the summer I expect a quiet summer and that’s what happened. I’ve been on holiday, came back, started training. That’s it. Nothing to tell.

“I don’t really know [what is important in contract talks]. Family is obviously, whatever happens.

"It’s very hard to talk hypothetically, obviously there are things you want as a family, person, project. But I don’t know anything.

“Once the season goes on, I’m sure there will be conversations to be had.

"I just want to feel good, play good football and this will come in the upcoming months. I don’t really feel the rush for the moment.”