Liverpool rush into crucial Sadio Mane negotiations after transfer developments

Liverpool have reportedly scheduled urgent talks with the representatives of Sadio Mane in a bid to resolve his future after Bayern Munich registered their interest in the striker.

The Reds, fresh from winning the FA Cup, have contractual issues in abundance at Anfield. Mo Salah’s future remains unresolved while Mane is also out of contract in the summer of 2023.

Jurgen Klopp’s men are preparing for Tuesday’s Premier League clash with Southampton. A defeat will hand Man City the title, while a draw will also leave Liverpool looking for a final-day win and a defeat for their rivals, as well as praying to overhaul a goal difference of seven.

But Liverpool officials have the future of Mane to deal with. And they will arrange to speak to his agents in the “coming days”.

Fabrizio Romano has told Caughtoffside: “For Mane there is not only Bayern, it’s not advanced yet: the Liverpool board will have a contact with his agents in the coming days to discuss the future of the Senegalese winger.”

Sky Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg has claimed Bayern’s interest in the 30-year-old is genuine. Furthermore, he has lifted the lid on their growing efforts to lure the Senegal star to Bavaria.

There have been no talks between the two clubs. But Plettenberg states that Mane is Bayern’s ‘desired top transfer of the summer’ and that discussions have taken place.

That has prompted Liverpool’s assistant sporting director Julian Ward to approach Mane’s entourage over his future.

Mane’s future also seems to be indirectly linked to that of Robert Lewandowski.

Prolific Poland striker Lewandowski could be ready to swap the Bundesliga for LaLiga.

“Barcelona have been working to sign Robert Lewandowski since February,” Romano said. “The player