Man United ’emerge as a shock contender to sign ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mane’, with Newcastle viewed as another escape route from Bayern Munich after a miserable debut season
Manchester United and Newcastle have reportedly emerged as the likeliest clubs to sign Sadio Mane with Bayern Munich keen to offload the winger following a miserable debut season.
The Senegalese star only joined Bayern Munich last summer in a £27.4million deal from Liverpool.
Mane had been viewed as a marquee summer signing by the German champions having starred in the Premier League for the Reds.
Sky Sport Germany have reported that Bayern are expected to sell Mane this summer following a troubled campaign, where he has only scored 12 goals.
Mane was involved in a post-match altercation with Leroy Sane following the club’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final last month, which left his team-mate with a bloodied lip.
Sadio Mane is expected to leave Bayern Munich this summer following a miserable season
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel is reportedly keen to offload Mane in the transfer window
Bayern responded by dropping Mane for their next match and handing him a £250,000 fine – which is believed to have been a club record.
Reports in Germany have suggested only Premier League clubs are likely to be able to afford Mane’s £17.4million salary.
The former Liverpool star has now been linked with a cut-price move to Man United, with the Red Devils keen to strength their attack in the summer.
Mane would offer a versatile attacking option to complement top scorer Marcus Rashford, with the forward operating from both the left and a central role.
The link comes amid doubts over Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial’s roles within the team.
Mane revealed last year he came ‘really close’ to signing to Man United in 2016, before joining Liverpool.
Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has claimed Newcastle could represent a ‘very hot option’ for Mane, with the Magpies likely to seek reinforcements ahead of a European campaign next season.
Mane would strength Eddie Howe’s attack as Newcastle potentially prepare for Champions League football, with the forward having previously starred in the competition and in the Premier…