Corinthians are poised to step up their interest in Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo by creating room in their squad.
The Brazilian club's president Duilio Monteiro Alves has confirmed they're keen on signing the Portugal captain, 37, in a surprise move. Ronaldo reportedly wants to leave Old Trafford this summer and would prefer a move to a Champions League club.
Corinthians can't offer Ronaldo Champions League football because they don't compete in European competitions, although they have reached the quarter-finals of this year's Copa Libertadores - the South American equivalent of the Champions League. Corinthians trail Brazilian rivals Flamengo 2-0 heading into the second leg on August 11.