Report: Chelsea serious on signing Bayern Munich striker

Maurizio Sarri is currently scouring the transfer market for a striker and has therefore been linked with various top-quality players over the course of the past few days. Gonzalo Higuain was reportedly their top transfer target, but with AC Milan closing in on completing a deal for the Juve striker, Chelsea have turned their attention to Bayern Munich’s striker.

According to Daily Star, Robert Lewandowski has emerged as Sarri’s first choice option and hopes Chelsea chiefs can get a deal done.

Robert Lewandowski is one of the most sought-after strikers in the ongoing transfer market, with many European top dogs including the likes of Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United and Real Madrid craving the Pole’s signature.

Nevertheless, Chelsea have also entered the fray and are willing to make a move for the talented 29-year-old.

Robert Lewandowski is eagerly seeking a move away from Bayern Munich after spending four years at the Allianz Arena. However, Niko Kovac, who only recently took charge of Bayern, is adamant that his star striker won’t be going anywhere:

There’s nothing new with Robert. It’s clear that he will not leave the club this summer, because we have a top striker and certainly do not want to give him away.

It’s true that Lewandowski is flirting with a move. But what he wants is one thing and what we want is another.

It’s our decision. Robert has a contract – I don’t know how long – and will stay here as long as possible.

We want to achieve a lot with him. He is a great footballer who has already achieved a lot in the Bundesliga, has scored many goals and will now score many goals in the new season.

With Bayern Munich playing hardball and a host of high-profile clubs targeting the former Dortmund ace, Chelsea will have a hard time in luring Lewandowski to Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante has been offered a new deal by Chelsea that will make him the highest paid player at Stamford Bridge.

According to reports from UK Sports Outlet The Times, the French midfielder will earn around £290,000 a week, which would make him the club’s top earner.

The deal is meant to convince him to stay at the club amid Paris Saint-Germain interest after an impressive World Cup performances that saw his nation win the tournament.

The new deal will also tie down Kante to another five years at Stamford Bridge and he is set to overtake Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas in terms of wages.

The 27-year-old completed his move to Chelsea two years ago and helped the Blues to win the Premier League title in his first season.

The midfielder is set to stay at Stamford Bridge as he has not shown any interest in moving to France.

Chelsea have also signed Italy international Jorginho from Napoli after Manchester City pulled out of a £50m deal.

Jorginho, 26, has signed a five-year contract to join former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge.

On Thursday, City were assured by Jorginho’s agent that the midfielder still wanted to join them, despite Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis saying the player favoured Chelsea.

“I am absolutely ecstatic to be here at Chelsea,” Jorginho said.

“It is not easy to become part of such a big team so I am very, very happy. I am excited to play in such an intense league for a team that gives everything to play and win.”

Brazil-born Jorginho had been at Napoli since 2014 and scored four goals in 36 appearances for the side last season as they finished second in Serie A.

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