Bayern Munich are reportedly regretting turning down the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United over the summer....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
They are now plotting to sign the Portugal international in January, El Nacional reports.
There were huge question marks over the Portugal international’s future at Manchester United throughout the summer.
The ex-Real Madrid and Juventus star was linked with several European clubs, including Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Sporting Lisbon among others.
However, the football icon ended up staying at Old Trafford with Bayern rejecting the chance to sign the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
It was then reported that Ronaldo’s agent Jorge Mendes contacted Bayern Munich’s board in an attempt to secure a move for the Portuguese to the Allianz Arena but they were put off by the finances involved and the age of Ronaldo.
However, Ronaldo is reportedly still pushing for a departure from Old Trafford and Bayern may be changing their stance on the forward.
A lack of goalscoring potency up front for Julian Nagelsmann’s side is starting to become a worry as they have not won any of their last four outings in the Bundesliga, drawing three and losing once.
There was belief that the arrival of Sadio Mane from Liverpool would be enough to deal with Lewandowski’s exit.
