Liverpool braced for fight to keep hold of Roberto Firmino… but all hinges on Robert Lewandowski


LIVERPOOL will face a fight to keep Roberto Firmino if Robert Lewandowski joins Real Madrid, according to Ian Wright.

The Brazilian has been one of the Reds’ best players this season after netting 23 times and has seen clubs take notice of him.

Liverpool could face a battle to keep Roberto Firmino in the summer
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And SunSport columnist Ian Wright believes Bayern Munich will make a bid for Firmino, 26, if their Polish striker leaves for the Bernabeu in the summer.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Wrighty said: “They are talking about (Robert) Lewandowski to Real Madrid.

“If that happens Bayern want Bobby Firmino.

“Firmino is an excellent nine and a half. He is unbelievable.”

Robert Lewandowski joining Real Madrid could see Bayern Munich move for Roberto Firmino
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Firmino’s brilliant form has seen boss Jurgen Klopp call for him to be rewarded a new contract.

The former Hoffenheim star has struck up a deadly partnership with Mo Salah and Sadio Mane in a front three.


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Klopp claimed: “[The new contract] is very important for both sides.

“I think everything we are doing, the way we play, the way we give him the opportunity constantly to play, he deserves that.


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