Robert Lewandowski warned Arsenal are better option than Manchester United transfer

Robert Lewandowski has been warned against making a move to Manchester United, with the Bayern Munich star told that even Arsenal are a better option.

Lewandowski looks set to leave Bayern this summer, with Barcelona the current favourites to land the Poland international. The 33-year-old has publicly confirmed his intentions to leave the Bundesliga champions, who are pursuing a deal for Liverpool forward Sadio Mane.

United have also been linked as a possible destination for Lewandowski. Erik ten Hag is in the market for at least one new forward this summer, with Cristiano Ronaldo now the only natural number nine in the club's squad following Edinson Cavani’s departure.

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Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton though doesn’t believe United would be a good choice for Lewandowski. The former Blackburn and Celtic star told BBC Radio 5 Live there are much better options for the prolific striker, even elsewhere in the Premier League.

"I have seen that Lewandowski has been linked. If he doesn’t go to Barcelona, then he will go to Manchester United,” Sutton said.

“But why?! Why would he want to go to Manchester United? There are bigger and better options out there.

"Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs, at this moment in time and Arsenal are a better option, at this moment in time than Manchester United. One club seems to be stable under Arteta, I am not saying Arteta has torn up too many trees, but they are in a better position and they are better placed than Manchester United."

A move to Old Trafford would appear unlikely given Lewandowski’s age, with United already having the 37-year-old Ronaldo on their books. The