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Liverpool has reportedly rejected Bayern Munich's initial bid of £21 million for Sadio Mane. The FA Cup winner is rumoured to want around £40 million for the Senegalese winger, whose contract expires in a year. This summer, Mane is expected to be sold by Liverpool after expressing his desire to leave. Mane has been a great servant for Liverpool, helping the Merseyside team win its first English Premier League (EPL) title in the EPL era and playing a crucial part in its 2018-19 UEFA Champions League (UCL) title. The Senegalese has scored 120 goals and provided 38 assists in his 265-game stint with The Reds.
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Bayern is expected to improve its offer and re-negotiate with Liverpool. Its initial offer included £21 million and £4 million in possible add-ons. Liverpool and Bayern negotiated a transfer last season when Thiago Alcantara joined Liverpool for a deal in the £20-25 million region. Liverpool is expecting £42 million.
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However, Liverpool might have to budge as Mane is in the last year of his contract and may leave as a free agent next season if a deal isn't agreed. Real Madrid, PSG, and Barcelona are also interested in Mane's services. The Bundesliga would provide a different and new challenge for 30-year-old Mane, who has played in the Austrian league, French second division, and the EPL.