Transfer Talk: Bayern Munich eye Cristiano Ronaldo as Robert Lewandowski replacement

There is a lot of gossip surrounding the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk keeps you up to date on all the latest gossip.

TOP STORY: Bayern's plan if Lewandowski leaves? Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to a report by AS, the Poland international will be replaced by the Portuguese player if he leaves.

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A move to Barcelona has been rumored for a long time, as the forward wants to give himself a new challenge. As it becomes clearer that he wants to leave, it appears thatRonaldo has the same mindset.

With the signings of Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez, as well as Manchester City,Ronaldo is no longer confident that he can win a title with the Red United. He doesn't want to waste his final years at the elite level and fail to add to the achievements from throughout his career, while he is assured that he will be one of the main candidates to win the European Championship.

The future of the Portugal international could see him move to Bavaria, something that would be seen as a major coup for the champion of the Bundesliga. It would leave them with a lot of attacking options if they were able to signRonaldo and the others.

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PAPER GOSSIP

Sky Sports reported that a 120 million dollar release clause is what Matthijs de Ligt has. This comes with the Blues looking for defensive reinforcements after two of their own joined other teams.

Tuttosport reported how I Bianconeri plan to raise the 40m needed to make the deal happen. Pietro Beruatto, Cremonese, and Matteo Brunori are all likely to join Atalanta permanently. The need for Koulibaly is more urgent now that De Ligt is leaving.

L'Equipe reports that Paris Saint-Germain are in talks with Lens about a possible transfer for Seko Fofana. In recent weeks, the Ivorian has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, as the club looks to strengthen during the summer transfer window.

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Ousmane Dembele's contract with Barcelona expires at the end of the month and he is uncertain about his future, according to a report. Barcelona are waiting to see if they can get the financial deals they want. Even though Angel Di Maria's reported departure from Paris Saint-Germain means there is a spot Dembele could fill, he is still on the list of potential replacements.

According to Foot Mercato, Olympique deMarseille are going to make a financial push to sign William Saliba permanently, following the centre-back's impressive campaign on loan. It is thought that they could be willing to offer 40m for the Frenchman, and that they will have to work hard to get it.

Sky Sports Italia says that if Nicolo Zaniolo is still with the club, they will hold talks at the end of the window. There have been discussions about a possible move to Spurs but no offer has been made.