Liverpool braced for fight to keep hold of Roberto Firmino… but all hinges on Robert Lewandowski
Bayern Munich will raid Anfield for their Brazilian superstar if their Polish striker is lured away from the Bundesliga by Real Madrid, according to Ian Wright
LIVERPOOL will face a fight to keep Roberto Firmino if Robert Lewandowski joins Real Madrid, according to Ian Wright.
The Brazilian has been one of the Reds' stand-out players this season with 23 goals.
And SunSport columnist Ian Wright believes Bayern Munich will make a bid for Firmino, 26, if their Polish striker leaves for the Bernabeu in the summer.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Wrighty said: “They are talking about (Robert) Lewandowski to Real Madrid.
“If that happens Bayern want Bobby Firmino.
“Firmino is an excellent nine and a half. He is unbelievable.”
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Firmino's brilliant form has seen boss Jurgen Klopp call for him to be rewarded a new contract.
The former Hoffenheim star has struck up a deadly partnership with Mo Salah and Sadio Mane in a front three.
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Klopp claimed: "[The new contract] is very important for both sides.
"I think everything we are doing, the way we play, the way we give him the opportunity constantly to play, he deserves that."