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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi 'are being targeted by the Saudi government in an audicious bid to bring both superstars to their domestic league'... with the Portugal forward available on a free transfer

The Saudi Arabian government are eager for both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to join their domestic league according to the Mirror.

Ronaldo is a free agent after a mutual termination of his Manchester United contract on Tuesday.

It came after he launched a scathing attack on the club, boss Erik ten Hag and the club's owners the Glazers during an interview with Piers Morgan last week.

Cristiano Ronaldo has his next destiny in his own hand after becoming a free agent on Tuesday
Lionel Messi's contract with PSG expires next summer and a move away has not been ruled out

Ronaldo is not short of potential suitors but his next move is not expected to be finalised until after his World Cup exploits with Portugal have come to an end.