BAYERN MUNICH are in talks with Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega.
The German keeper has been lined up as a transfer alternative to David de Gea.
GettyBayern Munich are in talks to sign Stefan Ortega[/caption]
Bayern have been strongly linked with a move for De Gea as they eye a new stopper.
Manuel Neuer remains out injured after breaking his leg in December, leaving Sven Ulreich as their only available senior keeper.
However, their pursuit of De Gea faces the threat of competition from several clubs in Saudi Arabia.
The Spaniard’s wage demands are also understood to be a stumbling block.
According to Bild, Bayern see Ortega as an alternative option and are in talks with the 30-year-old.
The report adds that the club also remains in contact with De Gea’s agents.
Ortega has two years remaining on his City contract after signing from Arminia Bielefeld last summer.
He has since been used as the club’s cup goalkeeper, making 15 appearances, most recently in the Community Shield earlier this month.
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Unlike De Gea, a fee would be required to bring Ortega to Bayern, although his wage demands are expected to be considerably lower.
De Gea remains a free agent after leaving Manchester United earlier this summer.
He has recently been linked with Real Madrid as a replacement for the injured Thibaut Courtois.
However, the Spanish giants have instead signed Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan from Chelsea.
Kepa had also been a target for Bayern, having played under manager Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge.
GettyDavid de Gea has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich[/caption]