With 50 goals in 46 appearances this season, it is not groundbreaking analysis to suggest Robert Lewandowski is one of the game's best strikers. Add the grand total of 312 goals in 383 Bundesliga appearances, and the numbers only get more impressive.
86 in 108 Champions League appearances places him as the third-highest scorer in the history of the competition, tied with Karim Benzema behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
I am building a convincing case for why Chelsea signing the legendary frontman would be some statement. As first reported by The Guardian on Monday afternoon, the Blues could join the race to sign Lewandowski despite the forward favouring a summer move to Barcelona.
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The 33-year-old has made it clear he is unwilling to sign a new deal with the German giants as his current deal expires in 2023 despite Bayern insisting their forward is not for sale.
Chelsea eyeing a move for Lewandowski presents several obstacles, most obviously, a £100m one in Romelu Lukaku, whose future remains unclear after a highly challenging first season back at Stamford Bridge after his record-breaking move from Inter Milan last year.
Whether Lukaku leaving the club is even feasible this summer is anyone's guess, but then, investing what would be a fee and high wages on another forward would be a big move for new owners getting their feet under the table.
Trying to make an argument to not sign Lewandowski sounds foolish, and to most readers, I assume the dopamine hit of this dreamy sounding transfer will be hard to resist. However, I would turn your attention to last summer when Lukaku was believed to be the sure thing to solve Thomas Tuchel's profligate attack.
There is also the argument of where the club should be investing their money this summer when sanctions are lifted. The defensive contract crisis that has led to both Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger departing leaves holes to fill. The centre of midfield has not received significant investment for some time.
Even with Tuchel's attacking woes, there are other areas that still feel higher on the priority list this summer. Investing what could be a heavy fee on a 33-year-old, who might only be at the club for three years max, might not be as shrewd as focusing on rebuilding the squad with younger names.
Tuchel might love Lewandowski. Who wouldn't? But in the longer term, if that flashy deal prevented Chelsea from capturing an Aurelien Tchouameni in midfield or Jules Kounde in defence, would that cost Tuchel a more coherent squad that fits his ideals?
Part of the problem in recent weeks has been the lack of quality depth when the squad has been stretched thin. With the likelihood of another gruelling season on the horizon, Chelsea must look to invest smartly in options that will provide versatility and solve key flaws, even if those deals aren't as flashy as a great striker.
Few would turn down Lewandowski, though when it comes to a summer that demands a lot of change, this feels like a luxury the club cannot afford.
