FC Bayern have also targeted Stefan Ortega from Manchester City in the difficult search for a goalkeeper. According to Sky and Bild, the soccer record champion is said to have contacted the former Bielefeld. Ortega, 30, is a backup behind first-choice goalkeeper Ederson at City, but plays regularly in cup games. Coach Pep Guardiola would like to keep the German. At Bayern, Ortega would be number one until the injured Manuel Neuer returns. Bayern were on the verge of a deal with Chelsea’s Kepa, but the Spaniard has joined Real Madrid to replace the injured Thibaut Courtois. Argentina’s Geronimo Rulli (Ajax Amsterdam), also a candidate, injured his shoulder over the weekend. In addition to Ortega, the clubless David de Gea (most recently Manchester United) is now being traded again. Also under discussion are Morocco’s international goalkeeper Bono from FC Sevilla and Hugo Lloris (Tottenham). Bayern Munich currently have only one goalkeeper with professional experience in Sven Ulreich.
