Robert Lewandowski Made Top Target by Chelsea Boss Maurizio Sarri as Striker Hunt Goes on

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has made Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski his top target for what remains of the summer transfer window. According to the

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has made Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski his top target for what remains of the summer transfer window.

According to the Daily Star, the 29-year-old has always been the Blues' number one target this summer, despite numerous sources linking the club with Juventus star Gonzalo Higuain.

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The Star reported that Spanish giants Real Madrid are also eager to sign the Poland international, who is valued at £80m-plus.

But the Bundesliga outfit are refusing to allow Lewandowski to leave after four years of service at the Allianz Arena, during which he has scored 106 goals in 126 appearances.

Since Sarri's arrival Jorginho and Robert Green have joined Chelsea, and time is running out for the Blues to make further moves as the window in England closes in ten days.

EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea to go all out for Robert Lewandowski before transfer deadline, Bayern Munich star now top target #CFC | @DavidWoodsStar https://t.co/xULW2pyGhn pic.twitter.com/n47i895qKY

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Bayern, however, have maintained their hard-line stance with Lewandowski despite the striker telling them he wants to quit, and the club have struggled to find a suitable replacement.

Yesterday new boss Niko Kovac once again reiterated that the ex-Borussia Dortmund star, who is under contract to Bayern for another three years, was going nowhere.

“He will not leave this club,” he said, via the Star. “We certainly don’t want to let him go.

“It’s true that Robert toys with going elsewhere. One thing is what he wants, and the other is what we want.

Bayern manager Niko Kovac reveals that Robert Lewandowski will see out his contract at the club despite considering a move away. #FCBayern pic.twitter.com/1TpUb5j9Ta

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“It’s our decision. Robert has a contract - I don’t know how long - and will stay here as long as possible.

“We want to achieve a lot with him. He is a great footballer who has already achieved a lot in the Bundesliga, has scored many goals and will now score many goals in the new season.”