Mane wants to make more of a case that he is the best African footballer in history, and believes a move to Spain would help that having achieved plenty already at Liverpool. Goal add that talks between Mane and Liverpool over a new deal are not particularly advanced - his current contract expires in 2023 - while they also note that new signing Luis Diaz plays in the same position as the Senegalese.
Real Madrid have had prior interest in Mane, with Zinedine Zidane keen on signing him after scoring against them in the 2018 Champions League final. However, the French tactician departed soon after that triumph and Mane remained in England. Meanwhile, key dressing room figures at Barcelona are keen on the club signing Mane, but they might not have the financial muscle to complete a deal.
The Blaugrana were busy in the January transfer window, notably sealing €55m signing of Ferran Torres and the free transfer of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while Dani Alves and Adama Traore rejoined the club.
