Bayern Munich's bid to exact revenge on Liverpool with ambitious Sadio Mane proposal

Bayern Munich are ready to play the long game in trying to sign Sadio Mane from Liverpool and the transfer tussle has clear similarities with another move between the two clubs.

Back in September 2020, Liverpool managed to get a deal over the line for Bayern midfielder Thiago Alcantara. The Reds paid an initial fee of £20million, with a further commitment for £5m in add-ons depending on performance-based criteria.

That transfer fee was viewed as a bargain at the time – and it seems Bayern are trying to pull a similar move this time around. According to reports in Germany , the Bavarian giants have already seen a first offer for Mane of £21m plus £4m in add-ons rejected by Liverpool, but they have not given up, with a second offer of a fixed £30m fee with £4.2m in potential bonuses being readied.

Bayern are certainly confident of getting their man. President Herbert Hainer recently told BILD : "If we really want a player, we are able to get him. But he has to suit us." If fresh reports are to be believed, Thiago has even offered Mane use of his Munich mansion.

Mane, who has been a key player for Liverpool over the past six years by scoring 120 goals in 269 matches, has not hesitated to stir the pot himself. The 29-year-old has suggested he will follow the wishes of Senegal’s fans by leaving before later insisting he was "joking" with those comments and maintains full respect for Liverpool.

The negotiations, claims and counterclaims look set to continue for some time, with the summer transfer window not officially opening until July 1. But, if as expected, they do eventually sign Mane this summer it can be seen as the German club exacting revenge on Liverpool for their Thiago deal two years ago.

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