Bayern Munich ‘planning to play Sadio Mane WITH Robert Lewandowski’ – rather than replacing him – with the Germans believing they could drag Liverpool’s price tag down to £34m
Robert Lewandowski has publicly declared his wish to leave Bayern MunichBut the German side are reluctant to sell as he enters final year of his dealSadio Mane is also in last 12 months of his Liverpool contract and wishes to leave
Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting a sensational swoop to sign Sadio Mane and partner him with wantaway striker Robert Lewandowski from next season.
The German champions are on the lookout for a new frontman despite the Polish striker netting an incredible 50 goals in just 46 games last term.
However, the 33-year-old was left furious by the club’s attempts to sign Erling Haaland as a long term replacement, and with a year left to run on his contract has demanded he wants to leave the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich hope to sign Sadio Mane (left) and play him alongside Robert Lewandowski
Bayern though are not keen to let the Poland international go easily and instead are hoping to bolster their attacking ranks by adding Mane to their forward line.
According to Bild, the German side have already offered £25million for the Liverpool star but the Merseyside outfit are demanding nearly £20m more.
Bayern are more likely to negotiate for a fee around £34m should Liverpool wish to sell as the clubs haggle over a deal.
Lewandowski is furious with Bayern for trying to replace him with Erling Haaland
The move is still unlikely to keep Lewandowski happy however who has recently made his feelings public over his wishes to leave the club.
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