According to sources, Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is among Bayern Munich's four prospective replacements for Robert Lewandowski, who is expected to join Barcelona in the coming months. The Catalan giants are said to have held preliminary conversations with Lewandowski's representatives in recent weeks, despite the 33-year-refusal old's to sign a new and improved contract with Bayern Munich.Lewandowski's current contract at the Allianz Arena is slated to expire at the conclusion of next season, but it's unclear whether Barcelona will be able to sign him for a reduced fee ahead of the new season. According to Bild, Bayern Munich has already begun preparing for life without their prized asset, naming Lukaku as one of four possible replacements for the Polish marksman.
According to the source, Lukaku is on Bayern Munich's shortlist for the summer transfer window, among Darwin Nunez, Patrik Schick, and Sebastian Haller. Haller is thought to be the club's top target and has already been contacted by people in charge at the club.However, if a deal for Haller cannot be made in the coming months, Lukaku is considered to be a viable option for the German powerhouse. Since rejoining the Blues from Inter Milan at the start of the season, the Chelsea striker has had a difficult time at Stamford Bridge and has been linked with a premature departure on several occasions.Lukaku has only scored five Premier League goals since the start of the season, and his place in Chelsea's starting lineup has been taken by Kai Havertz in recent months. If Bayern Munich decides to pursue Lukaku in the summer, they will have to meet his extravagant wage demands, with the 28-year-old now earning roughly £325,000 per week in west London.
It remains to be seen whether Lukaku will leave Chelsea for Bayern Munich in the coming months, with any deal being influenced by Lewandowski's future. Hasan Salihamidzic, the German club's sports director, recently stated that he wants to keep Lewandowski."Something will happen soon," Salihamidzic told Sky Germany earlier this month. "The only thing I know is that there will be a meeting." "Of course [we want to keep him at the club]," said the club president.
"While Lewandowski is well-liked, he is also the club's highest earner. We must also consider our financial resources and how much money we have.
"We have all the time in the world at our disposal." We are pleased of having the best striker in the world."
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