Al Nassr have qualified to the AFC Champions League play-in round and have Cristiano Ronaldo and former MLS flop DP signings Pity Martinez on their squad. The club signed Seko Fofana from Lens for 40 million euros to help the team looking ahead to next season.

Al Nassr had also wrapped up the signing of two other major stars, but those deals were both canceled as both players had issues.

Al Nassr signings fall through

The first player in question is Hakim Ziyech, the Moroccan failed his physical and thus the transfer has been called off. Ziyech was signed for 17 million euros but now the player will need to find another home.

The second player is Marcelo Brozović who was signed via Inter Milan for 23 million euros. Brozović was all set to go but Al Nassr changed the transfer fee at the last minute and Inter Milan declined the move. Marcelo Brozović has interest from Barcelona and maybe this situation opens up that door again.

After making it out of the group stage along with the Atlas Lions, Croatia took down Japan on penalties before pulling off a shock against Brazil, with another shootout win. Argentina, however, ended their hopes.

An unstoppable Lionel Messi exposed Croatia’s weaknesses at the back, but it’s time to turn the page now. Dalic’s side has the chance to finish the tournament strongly, but it will have to overcome a notable absence.

Why is Marcelo Brozovic not starting against Morocco

Marcelo Brozovic was dropped to the bench for the Morocco game due to fatigue in his left thigh. The Inter Milan midfielder had to be subbed off against Argentina,and while he avoided injury, the coaching staff decided not to risk him.

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Every one of these players can also sign a pre-contract with any team come January, before the season ends, so while they might be staying at their current clubs for one more go, many might be locked up come January elsewhere.

Here is the best starting XI pending free agents that will hit the market unofficially come January and officially in 2022. Here are the best free agents in each position in European soccer.

Hugo Lloris – Goalkeeper

The French World Cup winner Hugo Lloris will be available at the end of the 2021/22 season on a free transfer. Lloris has yet to sit down and negotiate a new deal at Spurs, Lloris has stated he’d fancy a move to MLS if it were on the table.

Noussair Mazraoui – Right back

Noussair Mazraoui could be a steal in the summer as the Ajax standout is on the radar of Arsenal and Leeds United. Mazraoui is a very good defender and will be on the shortlist of many, but it’s the Gunners and Leeds who have put their names out there so far.

Antonio Rudiger – Defender

One of the biggest names on the transfer market come summertime is Antonio Rudiger, subject to big moves basically in all of the top teams in the world the German will not be lacking in suitors.

Niklas Sule – Defender

One hand washes the other as Bayern Munich have Antonio Rudiger on their radar, they could lose Niklas Sule. Sule has turned down various contract extensions and could be moving on in the summer.

Marcelo – Left Back

At 33 Marcelo still has a lot to offer any team in the world. A born winner and very exciting left back Marcelo could still get a chance to play in a top club or lend his experience in an MLS side as a DP. Marcelo will have offers.

Marcelo Brozovic – Defensive Midfielder

Marcelo Brozovic is on the radar of Manchester United but look for other clubs to pounce on the Inter Milan defensive midfielder.

Paul Pogba – Midfielder

One of the transfer sagas of the last two years, Paul Pogba is an extraordinary soccer player who may have done all he could for a subpar Manchester United side. Real Madrid, Juventus and PSG are just three of the major clubs who want the world champion.

Franck Kessie – Midfielder

AC Milan midfield ace Franck Kessie is said to be wanted by PSG and Manchester United, with the AC Milan project still getting off the ground Kessie may find it hard to say no to teams who will want to win now.

Paulo Dybala – Forward

Paulo Dybala is a talented soccer player who may have never lived up to his hype but has very impressive numbers. Dybala like many at Juventus will have to think twice about staying for a club that could be in Serie B come next year if found guilty of their financial wrongdoings. Dybala is a star at Juve but will he turn down a chance to play in the Premier League as rumors have stated some clubs are interested in him.

Kylian Mbappe – Forward

Two words, Kylian Mbappe, he’s basically Real Madrid’s to lose at this point. Mbappe is said to have been house hunting and flirting with Real Madrid for two years now. Other than a shock resigning at PSG, which looks doubtful, Mbappe is Madrid bound.

Luis Suarez – Forward

He may have lost a step or two, but Luis Suarez is still a lethal finisher in front of goal. It’s doubtful that major clubs will want to take a chance on Suarez at the tail end of his career, and even Atlético Madrid should be thinking about a replacement, still there are second tier teams that would take Suarez in a heartbeat and there is also that long standing rumor of his arrival to the Seattle Sounders of MLS.

Well, it’s also true that their idea was to sign Kylian Mbappe from PSG, as they even made a series of late bids hoping to get the deal done. However, the only new arrivals in Madrid were Eduardo Camavinga from Rennes and David Alaba, who joined for nothing ashe ran out of contract with Bayern Munich.

That experience seems to have pleased the front office, as El Merengue now eye an Inter Milan player whose deal expires at the end of the season. But it seems like they could face competition from lifelong rivals Barcelona.

Real Madrid reportedly face competition from Barcelona for Inter Milan player

It’s not a secret that Barca will struggle to make big signings in the near future due to their financial crisis, which is why they have to look for cheaper options such as targeting out-of-contract players.

According to Italian newspaper La Reppublica, Joan Laporta‘s board haveInter’s Marcelo Brozovic on their radar. However, El Catalan claims that Real Madrid arewilling to make an even bigger effort to land the Croatia international after learning about Barca’s interest.

The report adds that fellow Croatian Luka Modric could play a crucial role in convincing Brozovic toplay at Santiago Bernabeu.Besides, Madrid will be able to offer a highersigning bonus than their rivals.

Brozovic’s future is up in the air as the months go by and he doesn’t put pen to a new contract at San Siro. And, besides the La Liga giants’ interest, he has been linked with PSG and Manchester United. Will El Merengue have the upper hand on the race to sign him?