Manchester United are preparing to make an official offer for Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski, according to German publication Bild.
The Polish forward is having yet another prolific season in front of goal. The 33-year-old forward has scored 42 goals in just 35 appearances across competitions. He netted a hat-trick in Bayern Munich's 7-1 win against Red Bull Salzburg in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday.
Despite being their talismanic forward for eight seasons, the club and the player have still not agreed on a new contract. As things stand, Robert Lewandowski currently has a contract until the summer of 2023. The one-year contract situation could tempt a host of European clubs to sign a centre-forward who is still in his prime.
Manchester United are one such club interested in signing the Polish international. According to the aforementioned source, the Red Devils are keeping a close eye on Lewandowski's contract scenario at Bayern Munich. They are ready to swoop in with an offer his the two parties still have no advancements in their negotiations.
Why do Manchester United need a prolific striker like Robert Lewandowski?
Manchester United are facing some serious problems when it comes to their striking department. Many expected Cristiano Ronaldo's summer arrival to solve their problems up front for at least two seasons. However, the 37-year-old forward has failed to score the amount of goals expected from him.
As things stand, Ronaldo has scored just once in his last 10 matches for Manchester United across competitions. The Red Devils are short on attacking options otherwise.
Apart from Ronaldo, the only other forward at Ralf Rangnick's disposal is Edinson Cavani, who is expected to leave at the end of the season. Marcus Rashford is another option but the England international has been poor this whole season.
Ralf Rangnick was forced to play Bruno Fernandes as a false nine with Paul Pogba in an advanced position during their 4-1 defeat to Manchester City.
A proven goalscorer like Robert Lewandowski is exactly what the Red Devils need at this stage. The forward is just 33 and can still play at the highest level for at least another two seasons, if not more.
Also with his contract expiring next season, Manchester United could sign the Pole at a relatively cheap price. According to Transfermarkt, the Bayern Munich forward is currently valued at €50 million. However, signing Lewandowski will once again be a short-term solution to a long-term problem at Old Trafford.
noteikuz
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This is not what we need. We need to recruitment young hungry players.
wuzdntuz
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50 mil aint cheap lol
Risbcilmsy
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the old ladies
paeblnosty
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United will get Roberto lewandoski
fatbikorst
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Main issues in the team are defense and Mid fielders. if we concentrate this we can fight until the end of the season.
IronBorn
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No striker in his right frame of mind will go to man u...
ijelejoe
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Man united and old players in the front are like bread and butter
Neteimoty
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buy lewadonski and send Ronaldo to MLS to benched their
I don't know wether you think Man u is man city... lewandoski will still struggle like Ronaldo did if man U sign him. at this stage Ronaldo only needed to be fed very well and he will score goals for you so tell me how many crosses or good passes he is receiving when in a goal scoring position. watch Bayern and see how much assists lewandoski receives every match so why won't he score goals as a good striker he is
Domaikprst
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no one wants to come to man United coz braaaaaaaaaaà
Vowcilt
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buy lewadonski and send Ronaldo to MLS to benched their
Dixonmande
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bt man u has ronaldo,,,,,, lewandowski for wat??
Kucabiopru
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You all are very stupid, how long Lewandowski will be at his top level, he's 33 years instead you all invest in a younger player that will keep your head above water and groom a world class team. I'm not saying Lewandowski isn't great but think long term MF
Spiff 98
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Now not even in ucl spot and expecging to sign ucl 3rd highest scorer..
auusmanscf
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Manchester united did not a striker to solve their problem. They need to be rebuilt. Sell some useless players and buy new fighting, intelligent players.
Vabballer2k6
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Y buy old player? Man U is like an old folks home..
Old...? What Lewandoski could do in the next 2years of football. No striker in the EPL could do and they all younger than him... The Man is a poacher/finisher.. If Vardy, Dennis, Maupay and these clowns could score in EPL... what you feel Lewandoski Will do down they 😅🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
Vabballer2k6
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Lewandoski In The EPL... Will Be Like 🤣😂😂🤣🤣🤣
zebaelmy
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It will be useless! It is just like putting a Eagle with a flock of chickens and expect the flock to play like eagles...🤣🤣🤣
Mewdimp
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buy vahlovich. you wont regret.
RonaldoTheDestroyer
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The problem is Midfielders and Defence ofcourse one forward is needed But don't buy an old forward already Cavani and Cr7 is there bring some fast forward striker below 30.
Cunabcdopt
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First rule of player dynamic : "Players may come to Bayern by their choice, but they can't leave even if they choose to!"
ciyabklprz
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Y buy old player? Man U is like an old folks home..
SanduAlex
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wupeikrsu
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Seacklostu
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the problem is defence and mid not the forwards. can't you understand