Manchester United Focus Back On Robert Lewandowski Should Cristiano Ronaldo Move Not Come Off
In demand: a stand-off between Bayern Munich and Lewandowski's club Borussia Dortmund could help David Moyes bring the striker to Manchester United |
Moyes, who returns from holiday on Monday before officially starting his role
as Sir Alex Ferguson’s successor on July 1, is pursuing the Portuguese
forward, who moved to the BernabĂ©u for £80million four years ago. But with Real
determined to retain Ronaldo, who has two years left on his contract, United
have identified alternative targets.
The Premier League champions are close to completing a £17million move for Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcântara, despite late interest from Bayern Munich, and it is understood that United have now contacted the Lewandowski camp asking to be kept informed of developments with the 24-year-old, who has told Borussia Dortmund he wants to leave for European champions Bayern.
United had an official bid for Lewandowski rejected last August, but stepped back because of a perception that Bayern had concluded a deal for the player.
However, with Dortmund refusing to sell to Bayern, and the player holding out for a move to the Allianz Arena, a stand-off has developed between Lewandowski and Dortmund which is expected to mean the £25 million-rated forward ultimately leaves the club this summer.
Manchester City and Chelsea are also interested, but the player has told
friends his preferred option in England would be United. United’s attempts to move for Lewandowski, Cesc Fabregas and Leighton Baines
are likely to hinge on the outcome of the Ronaldo pursuit.
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