Liverpool have rejected Bayern Munich’s first bid for Sadio Mane, with the Bundesliga club offering only half the price that has been widely reported in the press.
Mane is expected to leave Anfield this summer after confirming his desire to continue after six years, with Bayern his most likely destination.
However, although the 30-year-old has only one year left on his contract, Liverpool are unwilling to sanction a cut price deal for a player who scored 23 goals and attended five in 51 games this season. season.
The Reds are said to be looking for a £ 42.5million fee for their number 10, while looking to secure their replacement before any transfer is completed.
According to the TimePaul Joyce, Bayern, has seen his initial bid for Mane rejected, with the package presented guaranteeing just £ 21 million.
Bayern had also offered £ 4m in add-ons, but that is a far cry from Liverpool’s valuation and, understandably, they have been turned down.
The German club is likely to return with an improved offer in the near future, although it remains to be seen if it will be pleasant.
Elsewhere, it has been suggested that Bayern will point to Thiago’s agreement as an indicator, as Liverpool have agreed that £ 20 million will amount to £ 25 million for the Spaniard, who is 29 years old at the time. he had a year left in Munich.
But Liverpool could point to Bayern’s position with Robert Lewandowski, who will enter his final 12 months on July 1, but is also looking for a move.
Joyce has corroborated previous reports of interest in Benfica striker Darwin Núñez as a possible replacement for Mane, although he suggests the reds would not be priced in a deal.