Liverpool FC forward is Real Madrid's 'top transfer target'

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane is reportedly Real Madrid’s number one transfer target this summer.

The Senegal international, who has three years to run on his Liverpool deal, has been a key player for Jurgen Klopp ’s side in recent years.

Mane, 27, shared the Premier League golden boot award last season with 22 goals and was also named in the PFA Team of the Year.

This season, he has scored 14 goals and seven assists which has helped to send his side 25 points ahead at the top of the Premier League.

Mane’s form for the Reds has attracted the attention of other clubs with Real Madrid big admirers.

The Mirror, via HITC claim the La Liga giants have identified Mane as their number one target, while making their interest known to the attacker’s representatives.

Real Madrid feel a fee in the region of £130m could tempt Liverpool.

The Reds aren’t afraid at letting their star players go for big money if they feel the fee can be re-invested back into the squad.

Phillip Coutinhowas sold to Barcelona for a £142m fee in 2018 – a deal which helped Liverpool fund moves for the likes of Alisson and Fabinho .

Reds boss Klopp certainly knows how to build trophy-winning squads.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, are trying to rediscover their top form under returning boss Zinedine Zidane.

After winning three straight Champions League titles, Los Blancos have struggled and appeared on course for a trophy-less season this term prior to the temporary suspension amid the Covid-19 virus.