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Daily Mirror
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Nathan Ridley

Barcelona 'prepare Robert Lewandowski swap deal' with Arsenal transfer as backup option

Barcelona will offer Sergino Dest to Bayern Munich as part of a bid to sign Robert Lewandowski, who has expressed his desire to join Xavi Hernandez 's revolution at the Camp Nou, according to reports.

The Poland captain recently fired his nation to the World Cup finals in Qatar, scoring a penalty in their play-off clash with Sweden on Tuesday, but now his club future is in the spotlight. Lewandowski is on course to become a free agent in June 2023 when his contract at Bayern expires, with the Bundesliga champions yet to open talks over a new deal.

Bayern's situation means that they must sell the 2021 Ballon d'Or runner-up during this year's summer transfer window in order to recoup a fee - and Lewandowski has already set the wheels in motion. It has been claimed by Catalan outlet Sport, via ESPN, that the 33-year-old has said 'yes' to a move to Barcelona, who are enjoying a resurgence under former captain and current manager Xavi, setting their sights on signing a top-class striker ahead of next season.

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