Mane, Gnabry, Muller: Bayern Munich’s potential 2022/23 lineup

Sadio Mane looks increasingly likely to leave Liverpool this summer, after six exceptional seasons with the club.

Joining the Reds from Southampton in a deal worth £34 million in the summer of 2016, Mane had developed into one of the best forwards in the world during his time with Liverpool and become a key part of their history.

Mane has been pivotal for Liverpool in their resurgence under Jurgen Klopp, winning a Premier League, a Champions League, an FA Cup, a Carabao Cup and more during his incredible tenure, while also finishing fourth in the Ballon d’Or rankings in 2019.

But, as reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano and other outlets, Mane has decided he wants a new challenge and is expected to leave Anfield this summer, with Bayern Munich ready to table an offer for the 30-year-old.

It seems somewhat surprising that Bayern of all clubs are the ones showing such concrete interest in Mane. Not because he isn’t good enough, but because they already have all the attacking riches in the world.

With Robert Lewandowski making it clear he would like to leave, however, and transfer speculation surrounding Serge Gnabry, a refresh feels inevitable for Julian Nagelsmann’s side. And refreshes don’t come much better than bringing in someone of Mane’s calibre to liven things up.

Bayern have already been active in the transfer market with other signings if reports are to be believed, thus the Bundesliga champions could have a different look next season, as Nagelsmann gears up for his second year in the dugout.

It’s not very often that they aren’t a terrifying prospect for your club to face, but by adding Mane to their ranks, Bayern could become even scarier next season. With that in mind, we at GIVEMESPORT think now is as