Barcelona set to offer €50 million for Bayern Munich superstar

With their pursuit of Erling Haaland seemingly coming to an end, Barcelona have focused their sights on a move for Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski.

One of the best strikers in the game over the past decade, the Poland international is entering the final year of his contract with Bayern and is reportedly ready to take up a new challenge in his career by leaving the Allianz Arena.

A move to Camp Nou seemingly appeals to Lewandowski, with Barça understood to be prepared to hand him a four-year contract up until June 2026.

Now, SPORT reports that Barcelona are prepared to make a significant financial investment to sign the 33-year-old superstar. As per the update from the Catalan publication, the club would be willing to offer €50 million in transfer fee to lure the centre-forward to Camp Nou.

However, it is mentioned that they would be willing to go up to the €60 million mark once they enter into negotiations with Bayern Munich, as they are prepared to make an exception for a world-class goalscorer like Lewandowski.

The report also adds that the Blaugrana do not expect the Poland captain’s wages to be an issue. The club are confident about their chances of reaching an agreement with the former Borussia Dortmund forward due to the good relations between president Joan Laporta and his agent, Pini Zahavi.

Barcelona are looking to fill the void left by the departure of Lionel Messi with a marquee attacking addition. While Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has proven to be an effective signing since arriving in January, a player of Lewandowski’s qualities would boost the club’s profile on and off the pitch.

Valued at €55 million by Transfermarkt, the Bayern Munich striker is keen on an exit but might have to force himself out of the club, as the German champions would be unwilling to sanction an exit easily.

It will certainly be interesting to see if Barcelona end up getting their hands on Lewandowski come summer.