Liverpool will reportedly demand around €50 million for Sadio Mane, with Bayern Munich interested in the wantaway Senegalese attacker.
According to The Athletic, Liverpool value Sadio Mane at an astonishing €50 million, despite the forward entering the final year of his deal in the summer transfer window. Bayern Munich are keen on signing the Senegalese attacker, who is seeking a new challenge after six years at Anfield.
Sadio Mane’s importance for Liverpool is immeasurable, as the 30-year-old, alongside a few others, has been one of their most important players. Mane has proven his decisiveness and has been a game-changer for Arsenal on and off the field over the years.
He was one of the first statement signings under Jurgen Klopp, which set the standards for other arrivals such as Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk. Mane has helped Liverpool win the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League, among other honours, in his six years while featuring in a European final three times.
Mane has reportedly made up his mind to leave Liverpool and is seeking a new challenge elsewhere. Germany seems the likeliest destination, with Bayern Munich interested in him. Earlier stories reporting a possible move worth €30 million may be a bit out of place, as the Merseyside giants may demand significantly more for the wantaway attacker.
Liverpool reportedly value Mane at €50 million. The Reds are known to drive a hard bargain, and new sporting director Julian Ward is well aware of their operations. Bayern Munich are hoping to come to an understanding similar to when Liverpool brokered a deal for Thiago Alcantara last summer.
The Premier League heavyweights are already looking at Mane’s replacements after supposedly initiating contact with Ousmane Dembele over a move. However, the Reds have the wide areas covered with Salah and Luis Diaz on either flank, with Mane playing centre-forward for most parts of the second half of the season.
Bayern may not be open to paying €50 million for Mane this summer. They want the Senegalese international to replace one of Serge Gnabry or Robert Lewandowski, with the duo facing uncertain futures at the Allianz Arena. The German champions may look to agree on a reasonable deal with the Liverpool or wait until 2023 to get Mane on a free transfer.
