BAYERN MUNICH want Roberto Firmino to quit Liverpool this summer and help lead a new era of dominance in Germany.
The Bundesliga giants are looking to refresh their squad at the end of the season and Reds star Firmino is one of their top targets.
Roberto Firmino is wanted by Bayern Munich in a £75m deal this summerCredit: PA:Press Association
Boss Hans Flick believes the 28-year-old Brazilian is the ideal player to bring in to lead the attack with Robert Lewandowski who turn 32 this summer.
And with Manchester City’s Leroy Sane still in Bayern’s sights, the club are hoping a double raid on the Premier League will leave them with a front line to strike fear across Europe.
Firmino is a vital cog in the machine at Anfield, playing an unselfish role as the link man for Sadio Mane and Mo Salah to wreak havoc.
But Bayern believe the champions-elect are preparing themselves to let one of those three front-men leave this summer as they target a move for Timo Werner.
Man City’s Leroy Sane is another long-term Bayern Munich targetCredit: Alamy Live News
Jurgen Klopp is in pole position to win the race for signature of RB Leipzig sensation Werner, 23, who is understood to favour a move to Anfield above any other options.
That leaves Firmino‘s role with the European champions under threat and Bayern are ready to test Liverpool’s resolve with an offer this summer, which could be as high as £75million.
Liverpool have already begun the work of planning for their title defence by speaking to every individual player and their agent to find out what their plans are for next season.
The majority have no intention of leaving but some could seek a move for more regular football and the Reds are just covering themselves by getting the conversations started early.
Sane’s future at City remains unclear with the wide man now back in training after a serious knee injury.
Pep Guardiola has spoken of his desire to keep the 24-year-old at the Etihad but Sane wants more regular football and has long been in the sights of Bayern.
They are likely to come back with a firm offer in the summer, hoping he and Firmino can be the quality signings they are looking for.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
