MANCHESTER UNITED are in the hunt to sign Sadio Mane this summer but face competition from Newcastle, according to reports.
The ex-Liverpool winger is expected to leave Bayern Munich after just one season with the club.
Sky Sports in Germany claim they want to get rid of him after a troubled campaign.
The Senegalese international punched team-mate Leroy Sane after a Champions League tie versus Manchester City.
Mane was suspended and fined a reported £250,000.
He earns a supposed £17.4million per year, meaning many sides are likely to be priced out.
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Man Utd would be able to afford him and are interested as he would be able to add versatility and experience to the attack.
Mane wanted a move to the Red Devils prior to signing for Liverpool in 2016.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are in for the 31-year-old as Eddie Howe looks to bolster his attacking options with European football on the horizon.
Chelsea were also reportedly keeping an eye on Mane’s situation but already have a bloated squad with plenty of wingers.
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A switch back to Anfield appears unlikely after Jurgen Klopp signed the likes of Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez since his departure.
Outside the Premier League, the Champions League winner could head to Barcelona but would need to take a pay cut as the club battle ongoing financial constraints.
Teams from Saudi Arabia could also be keen as they look to add more high-profile players to their league.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
