Latest Transfer News: Manchester United join Robert Lewandowski race, Chelsea FC sends 10million contract to Kalidou Koulibaly

In the Latest Transfer News, Manchester United have officially joined the race for the signature of Lewandowski. While Chelsea owner, Todd Boehly approves 10 million contract for Koulibaly.

Manchester United to Battle Barcelona and PSG for Robert Lewandowski?

Manchester United are ready to join Barcelona and Chelsea in the race to sign wantaway striker Robert Lewandowski after missing out on a deal for Darwin Nunez.

New Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag wants to bolster his attacking options this summer and identified Uruguayan sensation Nunez as a top target.

But Nunez, who scored 34 goals in 41 games for Benfica last season, is closing in on a move to Liverpool worth around £85m.

That has left United looking at other options and, according to The Sun, they have emerged as potential suitors for Poland legend Lewandowski.

Lewandowski has admitted he is desperate to leave Bayern Munich this summer and wants to join Spanish giants Barcelona.

The 33-year-old has enjoyed huge success at Bayern, scoring 344 goals in 375 appearances and helping the club win eight Bundesliga titles, but wants to take on a new challenge elsewhere.

But a move to Barcelona is not guaranteed as the La Liga club – still struggling financially – need to offload players to raise the funds to sign Lewandowski.

They could be set to earn around £80m for Frenkie de Jong but rejected Manchester United's opening offer for the Dutch midfielder earlier this week.

If Lewandowski gets impatient or a move to Barca becomes unlikely, United will reportedly pounce and try to sign the veteran in a similar deal to the one that saw Cristiano Ronaldo return to Old Trafford last summer.

But United's Premier League rivals Chelsea are also interested in signing Lewandowski as they prepare for Romelu Lukaku's possible exit. The Belgian struggled last season and wants to return to Inter Milan.

Latest Transfer News: Todd Boehly approves Kalidou Koulibaly to Chelsea?

In the Lastest Transfer News, Chelsea are reportedly prepared to hand a lucrative contract worth €10 million per year to lure Kalidou Koulibaly, who is a target for Barcelona and PSG.

According to Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport, as relayed by Sport Witness, Chelsea are plotting to beat Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain to the signing of Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly by offering him a big contract worth €10 million-a-year.

Koulibaly has been a mainstay at the back for Napoli for years, having joined the club from KRC Genk in 2014. One of the most reliable defenders in Serie A and Europe, the 30-year-old could be on the move this summer as his contract stands to expire next year.

Koulibaly is currently on a deal worth €6 million per year. And Napoli have offered him an extension with a lowered salary of €4 million-a-year as they are looking to trim down their wage bill. Disappointed by the proposal, Koulibaly has made up his mind about leaving the Partenopei in the summer transfer window.

Koulibaly's availability in the summer has alerted several top clubs from across Europe, with Chelsea and Barcelona, in particular, showing serious interest in signing the Senegalese international in the summer.

Barcelona have made Koulibaly one of their top defensive targets heading into the summer as manager Xavi Hernandez wants to add a top-quality centre-back to his roster. The Catalans have Gerard Pique, Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo, Clement Lenglet and Samuel Umtiti as options, while Andreas Christensen is also expected to join imminently on a Bosman deal.

Chelsea are also keen on signing Koulibaly, with the summer transfer window already open in England. The Blues have seen Antonio Rudiger join Real Madrid, while Christensen will be signing for Barcelona imminently as well. With Cesar Azpilicueta's future also not secure, Thomas Tuchel's side must bring in at least one world-class defender.

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