Bayern rumoured to be considering Lewandowski sale
Cristiano Ronaldo may depart Manchester United after just one season, while Robert Lewandowski's Bayern Munich future is also uncertain.
Cristiano Ronaldo's dream homecoming to Manchester United has not gone quite to plan so far.
While Ronaldo has scored 14 goals in 22 games – double the amount of any other United player – his team have otherwise struggled this term.
And with United in a serious battle to qualify for next season's Champions League, an early parting of the ways could be on the cards.
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Ronaldo's representatives have informed United that the superstar forward will leave if the club misses out on a top-four finish in the Premier League, according to The Sun.
The Portugal international, who penned a two-year contract in August with the option of a further year, is said to be concerned by the direction in which United are heading.
Ralf Rangnick's side beat Brentford 3-1 but still remains seventh, albeit now just two points off fourth-placed West Ham with a game in hand.
Serial winner Ronaldo last week questioned the attitude of some of his United team-mates and then reacted angrily to being substituted off during the win at Brentford.
– Bayern Munich will consider selling Robert Lewandowski at the end of the season if its talisman turns down the offer of a new deal, according to Bild. Lewandowski, who received The Best FIFA Men's Player of the Year on Tuesday (AEDT), is out of contract at the end of 2022-23.
– Goal reports that Atletico Madrid has no intention of allowing Luis Suarez to complete a sensational return to the Premier League this month. The former Liverpool striker had been touted as a target for Aston Villa, now under the management of his old team-mate Steven Gerrard.
– Chelsea has set its sights on a trio of Barcelona players, reports El Nacional. Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is said to be particularly keen on Frenkie de Jong, while full-back Sergino Dest and youngster Gavi are also targets.
– Meanwhile, Sport says that Barca is interested in Chelsea's Andreas Christensen. Barca is hoping to reach a pre-contract agreement with the defender this month.
– Newcastle United must fend off competition from another Premier League club for the signing of Sevilla centre-back Diego Carlos, claims Sky Sports. The Magpies are also reported to be interested in Jesse Lingard.
– Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the subject of a loan bid, with an obligation to buy, from Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The Gabon international is out of the picture under Mikel Arteta and may be granted permission to leave for the rest of 2021-2022.