Al Nassr 'in talks' to sign Man Utd defender Eric Bailly as Alex Telles deal nears completion

Al Nassr are reportedly in talks to sign Manchester United defender Eric Bailly as they close in on a move for team-mate Alex Telles.

The Saudi Pro League side, who secured the signature of Cristiano Ronaldo in January, have already completed several high-profile signings this summer.

Midfielders Marcelo Brozovic and Seko Fofana have both signed on the dotted line from Inter Milan and Lens respectively - and the club are now looking for defensive reinforcements.

One of those is set to come in the form of Telles, with the Daily Mail claiming that the £4 million move is now back on after initial confusion over whether it had fallen through.

Fabrizio Romano then reported that the deal is 'done' after Al Nassr sent contracts to United, with Telles due to undergo a medical on Friday.

The Brazilian left-back is said to have posed in an Al Nassr shirt, although official confirmation of the transfer has not yet been announced by the Saudi Arabian club or United.

Now, it has been reported that another player could follow Telles out of Old Trafford.

Al Nassr 'want Man Utd defender Bailly'

According to football correspondent Marc Mechenoua, Al Nassr are in talks with Bailly as they look to reunite him with Telles and Ronaldo at the club.

He tweeted: "Loaned to Marseille last season and back to Manchester United, Eric Bailly is in discussions with Al Nassr. A track that can certainly be explained by its proximity to Cristiano Ronaldo."

Earlier this week, United confirmed their squad for their pre-season tour of the United States - and Bailly was one of several high-profile names not included.

Fabrizio Romano then reported that the Ivorian had been told he was no longer part of manager Erik ten Hag's plans, with the Manchester Evening News adding that he had not reported to Carrington for the beginning of pre-season.

He played no part in United's 1-0 win over Lyon at Murrayfield on Wednesday, and it seems almost certain that the 30-year-old centre-back has played his last game for the club after six injury-hit years at Old Trafford.