Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing to make a third bid to sign Sadio Mane from Liverpool after having their two previous offers rejected. The Reds value their number 10 at £42.5million as he enters the final year of his contract.
It is believed Mane wants to leave Anfield this summer to embark on a new challenge in football with the Allianz Arena his preferred new home. Bayern's first two offers for Mane of around £25 million and £30 million, but Liverpool are holding out for more.
Liverpool are already preparing for life without the Senegal international with a move for striker Darwin Nunez set to be complete d. The fee for Nunez is £64 million up front, but it could rise to £85 million if add-ons are met.
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Robert Lewandowski has expressed his desire to leave the German champions for Barcelona and Mane is seen as a replacement for the Poland striker. As reported by BILD, Bayern's sole focus this week is to secure Mane and it is reported they will put a new offer in worth £30.3 million with another £4.3 million in add-ons.
Bayern are reportedly unwilling to meet Liverpool's asking price for Mane and will continue negotiations with the Reds. Bayern are said to have become frustrated with Liverpool's stubbornness over the 30-year-old. This was clear in a recent interview with sports director Hasan Salihamidzic did with BILD: "The transfer market is not easy and it always depends on the club's financial capabilities.
"Basically, we are trying to strengthen our team - we are also working on some options on the attack. Of course, you can't reduce yourself to one option [in this instance Mane], you have to have several options."
