Lothar Matthaus is aiming to entice the Senegalese forward away from Anfield amid a summer that has seen a slew of high-profile departures in Germany.
Lothar Matthaus is hoping for a deal for another “big name” as the Bundesliga prepares to part with Robert Lewandowski after already losing Erling Haaland to Manchester City. Sadio Mane is still heavily linked with a summer transfer to Bayern Munich, and Lothar Matthaus is hoping for a deal for another “big name” as the Bundesliga prepares to part with Robert Lewandowski.
With great players flocking to other clubs, the reigning German champions are aiming to retaliate by agreeing to a big-money deal with Liverpool for a highly-rated Senegalese attacker.
Mane’s contract at Anfield is coming to an end, and Matthaus is eager to see a player who has scored 120 goals while winning Premier League and Champions League titles on Merseyside pack his belongings for Bavaria in a hectic window of high-profile action.
Why would Mane be so important to Bayern Munich?
The 30-year-old, who savoured Africa Cup of Nations glory with his country earlier this year and has entered the debate regarding potential Ballon d’Or winners in 2022, has achieved just about everything at Liverpool.
He is now mulling over whether or not to take on a new challenge, with Matthaus eager to point out that Bayern need players of his pedigree amid the speculation linking Lewandowski with Barcelona.
The former Bayern captain has said when asked if Mane will end up at the Allianz Arena: “I hope so. He’s a big name in football and he has shown it for Senegal and Liverpool. He has a lot of speed and can score goals.
“The Bundesliga lost Haaland and we might lose Lewandowski. We need big faces for the logo and brand of Bundesliga.
“And we will be happy if he signs for Bayern. I am an ex-Bayern player. It will be good for Bayern and Bundesliga.”
Sadio Mane's farewell to Liverpool? 🥺 pic.twitter.com/toIL20LQN1
— GOAL (@goal) May 29, 2022
What is the latest on Mane’s future?
The Senegal international had vowed to make a public statement on his future after taking in a Champions League final appearance for Liverpool against Real Madrid on May 28.
GOAL was able to confirm at the time that Mane was preparing to inform those at Anfield of his desire to move on, with Bayern quickly moving to the front of a recruitment queue.
The man himself went on to state that he would bow to the wishes of the people of Senegal, with it suggested that those back in his homeland want him to move on.
Mane has since backtracked on those comments, while Bayern have admitted to exploring alternative options.
Sports director Hasan Salihamidzic has told BILD of the links to Mane: “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, you have to have several options.”
