Saha claims Liverpool icon would be ‘brilliant addition’ for Man Utd in the summer

Man Utd should attempt to sign former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane if Bayern Munich make him available for transfer, according to Louis Saha.

The Senegal international left the Reds for Bayern in the summer transfer window after the forward made it clear to the Liverpool hierarchy that he wanted a new challenge elsewhere.

Bayern Munich appeared to have got the better deal with Liverpool struggling in the Premier League this season – but Mane has struggled to find his best form at the Allianz Arena.

He was even disciplined last week after reportedly punching Bayern team-mate Leroy Sane in the dressing room in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

And now reports over the last week have claimed that the Bundesliga side – but the Reds apparently have no interest in pursuing a deal.

Man Utd are looking to strengthen their forward line in the summer and their former striker Saha reckons Mane would be a “brilliant addition” for Erik ten Hag’s side.

Ex-Man Utd striker Saha told DAZN Bet: “If Bayern let Mane go, I think Premier League clubs should consider him.

“He’s one of the top 10 players in the world, for any team in the Premier League he would make a brilliant addition apart from Man Utd, because he played for Liverpool for so many years.

“But he’s a terrific player. I don’t wish him to go anywhere, I want him to fulfil his contract. He’s a top lad, although he has not projected the image or body language you would expect from him. So perhaps he needs to work on that.

“What happened between Mane and Sane is a normal part of football. It’s not what you want to see and hear, but inside I would say it’s normal.

“If you don’t have those moments, it means there is no competition. There is nothing perfect. You have 25 people, and there are no 25 people who love hanging around with everyone. It’s a very competitive atmosphere.

“There are players who are in competition, so it’s not bromance everywhere! It doesn’t work that way. It’s part of the aggression you want to see. When you finish your career, believe me, you’ll have around five friends from hundreds that you met.

“I’m not saying you have to have grumpy people, but there are 250 days you spend with players and if they don’t all like each other, you will hear stuff like this.”