Chelsea's irresistible Robert Lewandowski transfer chase must learn Romelu Lukaku lesson

With 50 goals in 46 appearances this season, it is not groundbreaking analysis to suggest Robert Lewandowski is one of the game's best strikers. Add the grand total of 312 goals in 383 Bundesliga appearances, and the numbers only get more impressive.

86 in 108 Champions League appearances places him as the third-highest scorer in the history of the competition, tied with Karim Benzema behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

I am building a convincing case for why Chelsea signing the legendary frontman would be some statement. As first reported by The Guardian on Monday afternoon, the Blues could join the race to sign Lewandowski despite the forward favouring a summer move to Barcelona.

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The 33-year-old has made it clear he is unwilling to sign a new deal with the German giants as his current deal expires in 2023 despite Bayern insisting their forward is not for sale.

Chelsea eyeing a move for Lewandowski presents several obstacles, most obviously, a £100m one in Romelu Lukaku, whose future remains unclear after a highly challenging first season back at Stamford Bridge after his record-breaking move from Inter Milan last year.

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