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

The summer transfer window is here, and there's plenty of gossip swirling about who's moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals! TOP STORY: Bayern's plan if Lewandowski leaves? Cristiano Ronaldo. Bayern Munich plan to replace Robert Lewandowski with Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo if the Poland international leaves this summer, according to a report by AS. 3dJeff Carlisle and Kyle Bonagura 2dMark Ogden 3dJon Molyneux-Carter 2 Related Lewandowski has long been linked with a €40 million move to Barcelona, who made an opening bid earlier this week. The striker has a strong desire to leave Bayern and give himself a new challenge this summer and it appears Ronaldo has a similar mindset at Old Trafford, as it is becoming clearer that he wants to leave. With Manchester City and Liverpool having signed Erling Haaland and Darwin Nunez respectively, Ronaldo is losing faith that he can win titles with the Red Devils. 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 Bayern will fight for the Bundesliga crown again and be one of the main candidates to win the Champions League. The Portugal international's future could see him move to Bavaria, something that would be seen as a major coup for the Bundesliga champions and likely neutralise the blow of losing Lewandowski. After signing Sadio Mane from Liverpool, having Ronaldo join the likes of Thomas Muller, Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry would certainly leave them with plenty of attacking options. - Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)- Don't have ESPN? Get instant access LIVE BLOG 21.58 BST: Real Madrid will keep right-back Álvaro Odriozola at the club this summer, according to Marca. The 26-year-old has spent the past year on loan with Fiorentina, making 27 appearances for the Italian side. The defender, who is in contract with Los Blancos until 2024, will reportedly be used in competition with Lucas Vazquez next season as a backup for Dani Carvajal. 21.25 BST: Manchester City have secured a three-year deal for goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, reports Sky Sport Germany's Florian Plettenberg. The 29-year-old is expected to undergo a medical next week ahead of completing a free transfer following Arminia Bielefeld's relegation from the Bundesliga. The Premier League side's current No. 2, Zack Steffen, is reportedly eyeing a move away from the Etihad this summer, as the 27-year-old looks to secure his starting position in the United States men's national team for the World Cup this November. 20.52 BST: Tottenham Hotspur's talks with Middlesbrough for Djed Spence have stalled, according to the Sun. Spurs are reportedly unwilling to match the Championship club's demands for a transfer fee worth £15m plus add-ons for the 21-year-old. As negotiations continue for the right wing-back, there is reported interest from other Premier League sides alongside Borussia Dortmund if the north London side cannot secure a deal for the England U21 international. 

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