Bayern Munich Considering a Move for Cristiano Ronaldo As Potential Replacement for Injured Sadio Mané

• Bayern Munich were against the idea of signing Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer transfer window
• However, Sadio Mané's injury has left Bayern management considering bringing in another attacker in January
• Ronaldo has been pushing for a move away from Manchester United as he seeks UEFA Champions League football

Could Cristiano Ronaldo be headed to the Bundesliga?

Despite insisting they weren’t interested in signing the player during the summer transfer window, the German club could change their mind with the January transfer window approaching.

As reported by the Daily Mail, Bayern Munich officials met with the player and his agent just last week. Officials from the Bundesliga champions flew to England to discuss a proposed move with Ronaldo.

Why Bayern changed their minds

In July, Bayern’s Oliver Kahn confirmed that a move for Ronaldo would not fit the club’s philosophy. Less than six months later, they are already talking with the player.

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Bayern’s change of heart seems to stem from concern over Sadio Mané’s fitness. The Senegalese player was injured during Bayern’s last game before the World Cup and could miss the tournament as a result.

Sports Mole reported that Mané is not expected to be in Senegal’s squad for their opening game against the Netherlands.

Bayern are also uncertain about Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting’s future at the club.

Ronaldo betrayed by United?

The Portuguese superstar is desperate to play Champions League football this season and has been pushing for a move away to a team in the tournament.

He also is desperate to leave Old Trafford after claiming the club betrayed him. Ronaldo made the claims during an interview with Piers Morgan, Caught Offside reported.

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Bayern Munich will not bring in Harry Kane or Cristiano Ronaldo, Sports Brief has reported.

Both superstars have been linked with a move to the German giants following the departure of Robert Lewandowski.

Kahn described Ronaldo as a fantastic player, but added it might not be the best idea for the club and the Bundesliga if Bayern went and signed the Portuguese superstar.