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Bayern Munich demand £52m transfer fee for Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona as striker pushes for move
BAYERN MUNICH are demanding a fee of £52million to sell Robert Lewandowski, according to reports.
Lewandowski, 33, has publicly asked to leave the German Champions this summer as he enters the final year of his contract.
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He has his heart set on Barcelona despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.
Bayern are refusing to let him go on the cheap and claim they will only sell for £52m.
This will doubtless come as a massive blow to cash-strapped Barcelona, who are trying to improve their squad on a tight budget by looking for cheap transfers and free agents.
The Spanish giants have debts of over half a billion Euros, meaning they are desperate to not pile on extra costs.
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This factor has contributed to their willingness to allow midfielder Frenkie de Jong to leave for United, who are reportedly close to agreeing a £69m deal for the Dutchman.
The £52m price tag is also a massive increase from previous reports which suggested Lewandowski would be available for a transfer at just £34m.
Lewandowski scored 50 goals in 46 games last season and has shown no signs of slowing down with age.
While movement on his departure remains at a slow pace, the Bavarians have wasted no time in bringing in his replacement in the form of ex-Liverpool star Sadio Mane.
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The Senegal ace joined Bayern earlier this month in a deal worth £35m.
They have also bolstered their midfield with the £21m acquisition of Ryan Gravenberch, who was the subject of an 11th hour attempt from new United boss Erik ten Hag to bring to Old Trafford.
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