Robert Lewandowski: PSG 'identify Bayern Munich striker as top target this summer'

Paris Saint-Germain have entered the race to sign Robert Lewandowski amid the striker's desire to leave Bayern Munich this summer.

Lewandowski, 33, has enjoyed great success in his eight-year spell at Bayern, recording a staggering 344 goals in 375 appearances while winning eight Bundesliga titles, three DFB-Pokals and the Champions League.

He has also swept up a host of individual accolades in that time, narrowly missing out on last year's Ballon d'Or award in controversial fashion after scoring 42 goals in 2021.

But after adding another German title to his collection last month, Lewandowski recently announced his intention to leave Bayern and embark on a new challenge this summer.

'My era at Bayern is over,' he said earlier this month. 'I don't see any possibility to continue playing for this club anymore.'

According to L'Equipe, PSG have identified Lewandowski as a top target and are keen to win the race for his signature.

Luis Campos, who was appointed football advisor at the Parc des Princes this week, is said to be keen on bolstering their attack ahead of the 2022/23 campaign.

Lewandowski has been on PSG's radar for some time, only for Bayern's refusal to offload their star striker to prevent them from bringing him to France.

Yet with just one year to run on his current contract, the Poland international could now be available for a cut-price.

PSG are looking to add him to Mauricio Pochettino's ranks and provide an alternative to the Mbappe-Messi-Neymar axis which was relied upon too heavily in the previous campaign.

However, they could still face competition for Lewandowski from Barcelona, who are also circling.

The Catalans are willing to make him the focal point of their frontline next season, which PSG are unlikely to be able to offer on a regular basis given the presence of Messi.

Though while they are interested, Barca have been unable to meet Bayern's asking price for Lewandowski after seeing a £30million bid rejected.

PSG have the finances to pull it off but would first need to offload Mauro Icardi, who has fallen out of favour in the French capital.

Lewandowski's arrival could also plunge Neymar's future into doubt, given Mbappe recently penned a new deal and Messi is set to see out the final year of his.

Neymar could well see his playing time reduced should the Bayern striker rock up in Paris, which may tempt him to seek a move away.