Liverpool have rejected Bayern Munich’s latest bid for Sadio Mané, who would only reach £ 30million if the German club wins the Champions League, and the Senegal striker lifts the Golden Ball in each of the next three seasons.
Julian Ward, Liverpool’s new sporting director, is using £ 42.5m as a benchmark for negotiations and has told Bayern it makes no sense to hold face-to-face talks unless they are ready to make a serious offer. .
Bayern rejected a £ 25m deal late last week. In their second bid, the German champions have increased this opening game by £ 2.5 million, to a guaranteed share of £ 23.5 million, and the additions by £ 2.5 million to 6.5 million pounds.
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