Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting a move for Cristiano Ronaldo this summer as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
The Bayern forward looks likely to leave the Allianz Arena with his heart firmly set on a move to Barcelona. According to AS, Manchester United's star man Ronaldo is on the list of players Bayern would look at to replace him.
Erik ten Hag has already made it clear that he wants the 37-year-old to be a part of his plans next season. Meanwhile, Ronaldo has spoken positively about the Dutchman.
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However, United's lack of Champions League football could turn the Portuguese star's head should the Bavarian club come calling. Elsewhere, United could turn to Premier League duo Youri Tielemans and Ruben Neves if they miss out on Frenkie de Jong and Christian Eriksen.
Give Me Sport's 'transfer insider' Dean Jones believes that Tielemans and Neves could be United's plan B should they miss out on their top targets. Jones explained: "United’s issue is if they don’t land these two, then it looks like whatever else happens is a fallback option.
"It’s not as good as what they wanted. But let’s not rule out Tielemans, Ruben Neves, these players that they’ve been linked for a long time."
MEN Sport reported on Thursday that United are ready to submit an improved offer to Barcelona for De Jong's services. Meanwhile, they look set to battle it out with Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford for the signature of Eriksen.
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