Bayern Munich ‘must sell wantaway Barcelona target Robert Lewandowski before launching a second bid for Matthijs de Ligt’, with Juventus ‘holding out for £76m for the defender’
- Matthijs de Ligt is a top transfer target for Bayern Munich this summer
- The Bundesliga side have had £59m offer rejected by Juventus already
- Bayern could go back in for Dutchman should Robert Lewandowski be sold
- Polish striker is wanted by LaLiga giants Barcelona but no deal agreed yet
Bayern Munich will reportedly go back in for Juventus’ star defender Matthijs de Ligt should they agree a deal to sell Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona.
The Bundesliga giants have already tried to sign the Dutchman this summer but were rebuffed in their first approach but are now ready to up their offer, according to Calciomercato.
Bayern’s first offer for the 22-year-old defender was reportedly £51million (€60m) plus add-ons taking the total package to £59m (€70m), however, this was rejected and they will have to match Juventus’ asking price of £76m (€90m) in order to sign De Ligt.
A deal for Matthijs de Ligt to join Bayern Munich hinges on the future of Robert Lewandowski
Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann is keen to reinforce his side’s defensive line this summer
This second offer is expected to be made by Bayern, once striker star striker Lewandowski has been sold to Barcelona.
The LaLiga side have been chasing the 33-year-old striker since January and have been trying to sign him this summer.
Yesterday it was reported that Barcelona had submitted an offer of £42m for Lewandowski as they look to seal a deal with Bayern for the striker.
Barca boss Xavi is keen to bring Lewandowski to the club as he looks to strengthen his team
The Polish striker returned to pre-season training with Bayern Munich on Tuesday
The Poland international, who returned to training with Bayern on Wednesday, has a contract with the Bavarian side until the end of the coming season and he has already made his desire to leave the club known.
Should Bayern accept the newest offer from Xavi’s side, the funds are believed to be added onto the budget which will be put towards a second offer for De Ligt.
Although if Bayern keep hold of Lewandowski beyond this summer, he will be able to leave the club for nothing next year.
Bayern have made some moves this summer, with the club completing the signings of Liverpool’s Sadio Mane and Ajax duo Ryan Gravenberch and Noussair Mazraoui.
The German side are hopeful this will be enough in order to sign the talented defender as they try and replace Niklas Süle who left the club to join league rivals Borussia Dortmund.
Barcelona, however, have added defender Andreas Christensen and midfielder Franck Kessie to the squad on free transfers, plus Raphinha from Leeds for £56m.
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