Robert Lewandowski is a man in the market for a new club after his Barcelona contract expired and Manchester United have been urged to go after the Polish striker
Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona
Lewandowski scored 120 goals in 193 games for Barcelona(Image: Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Manchester United have been urged to go after Robert Lewandowski after his Barcelona exit with a move described as a "no-brainer".
The Pole has seen his contract expire at the Nou Camp with the Catalans opting against keeping the striker, who is now 37. Despite that Lewandowski has continued to find the net with regularity and will be an asset to whatever club he ends up at.
Lewandowski is no stranger to playing for major clubs given he has a CV that boasts Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and Barcelona. He scored 120 times in his four seasons in Spain and former United star Gusieppe Rossi believes he would be an ideal addition.
United have Benjamin Sesko as their main man in attack but Rossi sees Lewandowski as the ideal man for him to learn off. The Italian told Ozoon: "Robert Lewandowski to Man Utd? Yeah, why not?
“Of course, Lewandowski would be an incredible asset for the young players, providing his experience and big-game knowledge. With Benjamin Sesko being a young, growing player, having someone like Lewandowski on the team would only benefit him. It's a no-brainer. He has a huge resume and on a short-term deal, it’s a win-win."
United spent big on their frontline last summer, adding Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. All three players proved to be hits at the club, scoring 34 times between them, as they secured a return to the Champions League, which will aid their recruitment this summer.
Michael Carrick and the club's priority is on adding a midfielder over the coming months and they're close to finalising a deal for Ederson from Atalanta. They will still look to add another player in the middle of the pitch if they can identify one and land him for the right price with several Premier League stars linked.
Benjamin Sesko endured a slow start but showed his quality at Michael Carrick
Benjamin Sesko endured a slow start but showed his quality at Michael Carrick(Image: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)
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United have seen Rasmus Hojlund join Napoli on a permanent deal after his loan stint in Italy, leaving the club light in attack. Lewandowski would present a cut-price option should they want to bolster their ranks in the final third.
The Red Devils have previously landed an elite veteran striker, signing Edinson Cavani in 2020. The Uruguayan had been prolific at PSG, becoming their all-time top scorer for a period, and moved to Manchester on a free transfer. He scored 17 times in his first year at the club.
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