Sadio Mané has resolved to leave Liverpool this summer, with Bayern Munich among the clubs hoping to sign the 30-year-old forward. He has been at Anfield since 2016 and feels the time is right for a new experience.
Mané has one year left on his contract and whereas Mohamed Salah, who is in the same situation, has declared that he will stay, the Senegal international intends to tell Liverpool he wants a transfer.
Liverpool have been trying to persuade Mané to extend his deal and would be reluctant sellers, and the question is whether they receive an offer which convinces them to sanction his departure. It would take much more than £30m for them to consider selling, and they would want a replacement lined up first.
Divock Origi is leaving for Milan, Roberto Firmino’s form has been waning and although Luis Díaz has been an excellent addition in attack, Jürgen Klopp does not want to lose Mané this summer.
Mané had hinted in the buildup to the Champions League final that he would stay, saying at Liverpool’s media day when questioned regarding his future: “Come back to me on Saturday and I will give you the best answer you want to hear, for sure. It’s special.”
Bayern are strong contenders in the race to persuade Liverpool to sell but will face competition. The German champions have insisted that Robert Lewandowski will remain for the final year of his contract but the striker wants a move to Barcelona, who have offered a three-year deal.
