Bayern Munich are ‘refusing to budge on their £43m asking price for Robert Lewandowski’ despite the striker’s desire to leave amid interest from Barcelona… who ‘failed with their opening offer of £34m’
- Bayern Munich refuse to lower their £43m valuation of Robert Lewandowski
- Barcelona have had already had one bid rejected as they look to get their man
- Barca’s interest in him is one of the most high-profile transfer sagas this window
- Lewandowski has made it clear to Bayern that he wants to leave this summer
Barcelona have been dealt a further blow in their pursuit of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski with the German giants set to hold out for £43million.
Robert Lewandowski announced at a press conference that his career at Bayern was ‘over’
The 33-year-old said prior to Poland’s Nations League clash with Wales earlier this month that his career with the German club was ‘over’.
‘My era at Bayern is over. I don’t see any possibility to continue playing for this club,’ he said.
‘Bayern’s a serious club and I believe they won’t keep me – I don’t want to play there any more.’
‘A transfer is the best solution. I hope they don’t stop me.’
And officials at the Bundesliga side are insisting the player report back for pre-season training on July 12 with the rest of the squad, who are reportedly upset with their team-mate’s behaviour.
One of the issues for Lewandowski is the matter of Barcelona’s well-documented financial troubles and they are unlikely to be able to match Bayern’s valuation – something the Bavarians will be all too aware of.
And while Barca had hoped the forward’s insistence might weaken Bayern’s resolve, it appears to have had the adverse effect as the Bundesliga side are even more determined to keep their star player.
There is said to be a feeling that Bayern could ‘soften’ their resolve and a deal may be possible
Barcelona boss Xavi…