With Sadio Mane's future set to be one of the running stories of the summer, Gary Lineker has said that it is 'unlikely' that the Senegalese striker would be remaining at Anfield next season.
The 30-year-old has stated his desire to leave the club this summer following six successful years on Merseyside and has been subject to interest from German giants Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champions are reported to have made a £30 million bid for the forward, an offer which has been rejected by Liverpool but the story is set to rumble on given Mane's stated intention to leave.
Mane enjoyed a good season, scoring 16 goals in 34 Premier League games as the Reds pushed Manchester City all of the way in the title race. He also started in the Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in Paris alongside Mohamed Salah who has seemingly reached a contract stalemate with the club.
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Former Everton and Barcelona striker Lineker offered his verdict on both players, saying that whatever happens he will back Jurgen Klopp to resolve the situation and carry on the club's current success. He told Sky Sports: "I think it’s very unlikely Mane will stay now, it seems to be a matter of time before he goes to Bayern Munich if they can agree a fee that’s what will happen.
"Salah, I don’t really know what’s going on behind the scenes but they’re two huge players if they lose them both in the same summer or Salah in a year’s time but who knows. Klopp’s done it, he’s built this team from not much, already he’s got in Jota - who’s been brilliant - Diaz, who’s been unbelievable… he’s (Klopp) so smart.
"Every team will miss players of that quality if they leave."
