Eager to see reinforcements arrive after a trophyless campaign, Ronaldo has made clear to new manager Jorge Jesus and club executives that Diaz is his top target for the flanks—a wish that has set off a transfer scramble involving European giants Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

Having recently signed a lucrative two-year contract extension, Ronaldo’s standing in Riyadh now extends well beyond his exploits on the pitch. Empowered to provide direct input on transfer priorities, the 40-year-old legend is said to have told the club's leadership that Diaz, with his pace and creativity, is the missing piece Al Nassr need to convert their attacking promise into titles.

A Three-Way Tug-of-War for Diaz

The battle for Diaz’s signature is shaping up as one of the summer’s defining sagas. Despite Liverpool’s Premier League triumph last season, the Colombian winger is reportedly considering his options amid intensified interest from abroad.

Barcelona remains the player’s preferred destination, but long-standing financial constraints in Catalonia make an outright purchase difficult. Bayern Munich have already seen a €58.5 million bid turned down and are unwilling to meet Liverpool’s estimated €85–100 million valuation, narrowing the field for any club prepared to go all-in.

Al Nassr, flush with Saudi Pro League backing and freed from European transfer restrictions, are the only club currently able to meet Liverpool’s terms—and with Ronaldo personally lobbying for the move, their bid has serious momentum.

At the same time, Diaz himself remains cautious about a switch to Saudi Arabia, with a preference for staying in Europe in the build-up to the 2026 World Cup, making negotiations as much about vision and persuasion as financial muscle.

Al Nassr’s Ambition and Strategy for the Season Ahead

Al Nassr’s transfer ambitions align directly with Ronaldo’s insistence on building a squad capable of matching his hunger for silverware. The club is also poised to part ways with up to four foreign players—including Aymeric Laporte and Marcelo Brozovic—to streamline the squad and clear the decks for marquee arrivals.

With Jorge Jesus now at the helm, Al Nassr is determined to mix domestic recruitment with international stardust, using Ronaldo’s legacy and influence to attract world-class talent.

Ultimately, how the Diaz saga unfolds will hinge not only on financial offers but on vision and credibility—two elements Ronaldo is trying to inject into Al Nassr’s approach.

Should they land the Colombian winger, it would signal Saudi football’s growing clout and Ronaldo’s ongoing evolution from superstar to club builder in one of the most ambitious projects in world football.