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Chelsea are reportedly keen to sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski. The Blues are, however, set to face stiff competition from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain for the 33-year-old's services.
According to Bavarian Footballworks, Chelsea are still hopeful that they can beat Barcelona and PSG in the race to sign the Poland international but could be fighting a losing cause. The Blues view him as a potential replacement for Belgian hitman Romelu Lukaku.
Lukaku joined Chelsea from Inter Milan for a club-record fee of £97.5 million. The Premier League giants signed him in the hope that he would lead them to a league title.
As per Sky Sports, Lukaku is eager to leave Stamford Bridge and return to Inter Milan this summer. Chelsea could therefore be in the market for a replacement for the striker if he leaves the club.
The Polish hitman has just one year remaining on his contract with the Bavarians and has made clear his desire to leave the club this summer and is seeking a new challenge.
As per Christian Falk, Barcelona and PSG are ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Lewandowski.
The Catalan giants are believed to be favorites in the race to sign the forward. Barcelona are seemingly heading in the right direction and are therefore keen to make some statement signings this summer to boost their chances of winning the league title next season.
PSG have the financial power to offer Lewandowski a lucrative contract. The striker's potential move away from Bayern Munich could be his last big-money move as he approaches the latter stages of his career.
The London club are hopeful of luring the Bayern star to Stamford Bridge. However, reports suggest that his wife Anna does not fancy moving to England, whilst his former agent has claimed that he is reluctant to move to the Premier League because he does not like the weather, but the real reason could be his fear of not being as potent in the Premier League as he was in Bundesliga.
Chelsea could opt to sign Manchester City star ahead of Barcelona target Robert Lewandowski
The Blues could drop their interest in Robert Lewandowski as they are seemingly behind Barcelona and PSG in the race to sign the Bayern Munich hitman.
The club could instead opt to sign Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus, who could prove to be a long-term solution to their attacking problems. By contrast, Lewandowski is approaching the twilight of his career.
As per Goal, the Blues are considering a move for the striker, who is valued at £43 million by Pep Guardiola's side.
