Chelsea Ready to Hijack Barcelona Move for Lewandowski, Launches Mega Bid for Bayern Munich Forward

• Chelsea is attempting to sabotage Barcelona's pursuit of Bayern Munich forward, Robert Lewandowski this summer
• The Blues are making moves to sign the 33-year-old forward as Barcelona struggles to finance a move for the Poland striker
• Lewandowski has made no secret of his intent to leave Bavaria this summer, despite returning for pre-season training on Tuesday, July 12

Barcelona’s push to sign Robert Lewandowski this summer seems to be on the verge of a collapse as Chelsea are now in the running to snap up the Poland striker.

Lewandowski has revealed his desire to leave Bayern Munich this summer after eight seasons with the Bundesliga champions with Barcelona, Chelsea and PSG all understood to be interested in the forward.

According to Daily Mirror, the Polish international has long preferred Barcelona, but the Catalan giants are having trouble raising the £42 million asking price demanded from Bayern Munich.

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Lewandowski is now thought to be open to a move to the Stamford Bridge if a deal can be sealed between Chelsea and the Bundesliga champions as he very determined to leave Germany.

The 33-year-old forward has had eight successful seasons with Bayern Munich, winning 8 Bundesliga titles and also the UEFA Champions League on one occasion.

Barcelona submit fresh €50m fixed bid for Lewandowski

Meanwhile, Barcelona have not given up hope on signing Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich this summer after making another bid for the forward.

According to Barca Universal, Barcelona has reportedly finally met at a crossroads with the Bundesliga champions for the transfer of the Polish striker by offering a bid of €50 million.

The Catalan giants are also offering Lewandowski a 3-year contract with an optional 1-year extension as the La Liga side tries to finalize the deal before Wednesday, July 13.

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Robert Lewandowski’s family angered by Bayern Munich’s treatment

Earlier, Sports Brief reported the saga around Robert Lewandowski and Bayern Munich is far from over, with the latter holding its ground over a possible exit.

Lewandowski had made it clear that he wanted to leave Allianz Arena this summer, but Bayern have refused to budge unless they get an offer of at least 50 million euros.

Lewandowski's family have been left surprised about the treatment of the star. The family feels that the Bundesliga giants are ungrateful for all the things Lewandowski has done.