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Robert Lewandowski’s agent responds to question about Manchester United transfer
ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI will not be joining Manchester United, according to his agent.
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Reports emerged yesterday claiming Bayern Munich star Lewandowski was a target for Manchester United.
The Red Devils had reportedly eyed the Poland international as one of two possible alternatives to Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann.
But the striker’s agent, Maik Barthel, claims there is nothing in the rumours.
Robert Lewandowski's agent insists the striker won't be joining Manchester United
He told ESPN FC: ”Does any top player in the world want to be a plan B?"
Express Sport understands Griezmann is Jose Mourinho’s No 1 summer transfer target.
The Portuguese boss would have to trigger the 25-year-old's £86million release clause to complete any deal.
Robert Lewandowski has 30 goals for Bayern Munich this season
But Atletico are unwilling to sell their star player, and Mourinho is apparently doubtful over a potential switch.
Instead, The Independent claimed the Red Devils were targeting Lewandowski and Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe as potential alternatives.
Lewandowski has just signed a new deal with Bayern Munich.
The 28-year-old has had another impressive season for the Bundesliga champions, and already has 30 goals for the campaign.
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