Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is said to want to join the Xavi revolution at Barcelona, and the Catalan club will offer Sergino Dest in exchange.
The Polish striker’s future at Bayern Munich is being scrutinized as he enters the final year of his contract.
Lewandowski, now 33, has scored 45 goals in 38 games in all competitions this season, but rumors persist that he is looking for a new challenge after eight years with the Bavarians.
Barcelona are rumored to be looking for a high-profile striker this summer in order to build on their remarkable resurgence under Xavi.
Runner-up for the Ballon d’Or Lewandowski certainly fits the bill, and according to Sport, the player is equally enthusiastic about the opportunity.
But the striker is likely to command a fee upwards of £50million — a figure which could prove difficult as the Blaugrana continue to grapple with financial issues.
That is where Dest comes in however, with the report claiming the United States right-back will be offered in return to help get a deal done.
The 21-year-old has been a regular starter when fit this term but could be sacrificed to help LaLiga giants Barcelona land their prime target.
Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah are two of Barca’s other potential options in attack, though both deals look increasingly unlikely to happen.
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Aston Villa will push for a £60m move for Leeds and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, according to the Telegraph.
The Mail say Leicester are considering cashing in on £50m-rated James Maddison as they plot a summer rebuild.
Arsenal and Tottenham are both chasing the signing of striker Lautaro Martinez but Inter Milan will only sell if they receive a bid of more than £67m, say Calciomercato.
