Barcelona Could go for Manchester United Star Cristiano Ronaldo if They Miss Out on Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona Could go for Manchester United Star Cristiano Ronaldo if They Miss Out on Robert Lewandowski

Isaac Darko
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered to Barcelona once again by his agent as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski
  • Barcelona could swoop for the former Real Madrid talisman if they fail to broker a deal with Bayern Munich for Lewandowski
  • Ronaldo, meanwhile, has been excused from the club's pre-season preparations in Thailand and Australia due to 'family issues'

Spanish giants FC Barcelona could go for wantaway Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo if they miss out on Robert Lewandowski.

The Portuguese superstar wants to leave Old Trafford just a year after returning to the club from Serie A giants, Juventus.

Ronaldo's decision to exit Old Trafford is reportedly driven by his current employers' lack of Champions League football in the upcoming season.

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Barcelona could go for Cristiano Ronaldo if they miss out on Robert Lewandowski. Credit: @ghanaballers
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And according to Barcelona-based journalist Toni Juanmarti, via Siempre Positivo podcast, Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes held talks with Joan Laporta over a possible move.

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This scenario is quite possible as Bayern Munich seem unwilling to hold talks regarding Lewandowski's sale for now.

Barcelona's have targeted Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski to lead their attack for next season, but the Bavarians giants insist the Polish international is not for sale.

Ronaldo is said to be in search of Champions League football after Manchester United failed to qualify for the competition.

Chelsea turn down the chance to sign Ronaldo

Meanwhile, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has opted against the acquisition of wantaway Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

According to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes held talks with new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly over a possible move.

However, as things stand, Thomas Tuchel, who holds the final decision on the players signed by Chelsea, kicked against the idea of bringing the former Real Madrid talisman to Stamford Bridge.

Man United Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Intensifies Personal Training Amid PSG & Chelsea Snub

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has taken to the gym to intensify his preparations ahead of the new season.

Ronaldo, whose future is uncertain following rumours of a possible move away from Manchester United, has been exempted from the club's pre-season preparations.

The 37-year-old was earlier linked with Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain however none of the high-profile clubs have registered interest in luring Ronaldo away from Old Trafford.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)