Chelsea have been linked with a move for former Liverpool star Sadio Mane ahead of the summer transfer window. The Senegal international only moved to Bayern Munich from Anfield last year, but his switch to fill the boots of Robert Lewandowski in attack hasn't work quite as planned.
The 31-year-old has 11 goal involvements in 21 Bundesliga appearances this season, having most recently been used as an option from the bench. It gives former Blues boss Thomas Tuchel a dilemma in how to turn Mane's fortunes around in Bavaria, having recently taken the job as Bayern manager.
There were further issues as the £30million man was alleged to have punched teammate Leroy Sane after defeat to Manchester City in the Champions League, leading to a suspension and fine from the club. "I am the first one to defend Sadio. I have known him a long time and I know him as a top pro," Tuchel told the press after the incident. "He is football pure. He has my deepest trust after the mistake he made."
