Chelsea ‘plan shock swoop to bring Sadio Mane to Stamford Bridge’ with the Bayern Munich star expected to leave in the summer after a dismal season in Germany and post-match bust-up with Leroy Sane
- Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Sadio Mane from Bayern Munich
- Bayern are said to be willing to allow the 31-year-old to leave club in the summer
- Senegal star scored 111 Premier League goals at Liverpool and Southampton
Chelsea are reportedly planning on bringing Liverpool legend Sadio Mane to Stamford Bridge in the summer.
Mane departed Liverpool after six glittering seasons with the Merseyside club in which he won every honour available to him under Jurgen Klopp.
The Senegalese forward looked to have guided Liverpool to a second Premier League trophy with his goal against Wolves on the final day of the season last year but the Reds were ultimately pipped to the post by Manchester City.
However, less than twelve months since his final Premier League appearance, the 31-year-old could be on course for an unexpected return.
According to a report from Football Insider, Chelsea are monitoring Mane’s situation at Bayern with a view to sign him in the summer.
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to offer Sadio Mane a lifeline following his disappointing spell at Bayern Munich
Senegal star won every competition available to him during six glittering seasons at Anfield
Should the forward be allowed to leave after just 12 months into his stint in Bavaria, Bayern are said to be interested in recouping most £27million fee rising to £35m with add-ons they paid to Liverpool last summer.
Chelsea are believed to be interested in signing offensive reinforcements following a pitiful campaign in front of goal that has seen them score just 30 times in the Premier League, with only relegation threatened Nottingham Forest, Wolves, Southampton and Everton having netted fewer.
Todd Boehly has spent over £600m during his first full season at the helm of the west London club but the massive investment featured few out-and-out attacking players, and those that did join have failed to reach their potential.
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang joined the club in the summer with a proven track record of netting in the Premier League during his time at…