Manchester United are reportedly keen to explore a move for Robert Lewandowski on a free transfer next summer, but face scrutiny from Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

According to Fichajes, Manchester United are eager to position themselves as a prime contender for the signature of Robert Lewandowski next summer. The prolific Barcelona attacker is most likely to be made available on a free transfer when his deal with the Catalans expires, but Sir Jim Ratcliffe could block a potential move.

Robert Lewandowski is coming to the end of his time at Barcelona if widespread reports about not being offered a new contract are to be believed. The Polish str has been on their ranks since the summer of 2022, and has scored 105 goals in over 150 appearances across all competitions.

While he has been a prolific presence for the Catalans, their unusual financial issues in the background threaten to end their association with Lewandowski. The striker currently makes a reported £540,000-a-week and that kind of wage is not seen as conducive to Barcelona’s finances moving forward.

The Catalans are already planning to make some key decisions, such as signing Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal next summer, among others. For similar reasons, they are also keen on selling Marc-Andre ter Stegen, as they look to balance their financial problems in the background.

In Lewandowski’s case, an old suitor has re-entered the chase, as Manchester United are eager to explore a move for the prolific Barcelona attacker. Ruben Amorim reportedly views the signing of the experienced Pole as a key decision ahead of next summer, and his availability on a free transfer makes it even more attractive.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to block Robert Lewandowski

Manchester United’s part-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is reportedly against the idea of signing Lewandowski, as per The Mirror. The club supremo does not view the high wages of the player who is 37 as a step in the right direction, and is keen to avoid some key mistakes from the past.

Moreover, even if Lewandowski was to take a significant pay cut to seal the move, the cost of acquiring an ageing star will still prove much higher. Hence, Sir Jim Ratcliffe is likely to block any potential move for the prolific Barcelona attacker next summer and continue the club’s transfer policy of buying players conducive to the long-term future.