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Bayern Munich eye Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku as potential Robert Lewandowski replacement

Bayern Munich are eyeing a move for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku this summer as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski, according to reports. The Poland international has already expressed his desire to leave the Bavarian club this summer, with Barcelona heavily linked.

The interest in Lukaku comes after a difficult season for the Belgian. Last summer saw him make the club-record transfer back to Stamford Bridge, costing upwards of £100million as Thomas Tuchel searched for a goal-scoring striker.

While the 29-year-old ended the campaign as the top scorer across all competitions, his 15 goals were below the expectations set by his arrival. Discussing his troubles back in May, Tuchel said: “Romelu has been scoring goals since he was six years old. It is in his body.

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