Bayern Munich believe Barcelona ‘will not exist in one or two years’ – report

Speaking on The Totally Football Show podcast, reliable Bayern Munich reporter Raphael Honigstein has offered crucial updates on Robert Lewandowski’s situation, with regards to Barcelona.

The reporter says that Bayern want Barcelona to pay €50 million for the striker, not including add-ons, but more important, want it paid upfront instead of in instalments.

The officials at the Bavarian giants believe Barça will cease to exist in one or two years given their financial situation. They don’t want to be left hanging in the event that the La Liga outfit are, in fact, liquidated.

Joan Laporta and co had most recently offered €40 million plus add-ons for Lewandowski, that would ultimately amount to €50 million if the conditions were met. However, it was rejected, but it did kickstart informal talks between the two clubs.

Honigstein believes that Barcelona are still the best-positioned club to sign the Pole, but that there is a huge market for the player, including and not limited to Chelsea, who have been in what seems to be a tug of war with Barça during this summer window.

PSG, too, were interested in recruiting him this summer, which could be rekindled despite them renewing Kylian Mbappe for next season.

While this saga seems be dragged out, Lewa has asked the Blaugrana to sort this out before July 12th, which is when the Bayern squad kick-off training for pre-season. He does not want to return to the Munich camp, especially after everything he has said during the last month.

Bayern, too, are unwilling to host an disgruntled Lewandowski at their club, knowing full well it could cost them trophies. And should Barcelona “call their bluff”, and refuse to pay €50 million upfront, this could turn out to be the transfer drama of the year.