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Transfer news: Robert Lewandowski responds to Bayern Munich exit rumours

Robert Lewandowski
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Robert Lewandowski has played down suggestions that he could move to the Premier League.

The Poland international was linked with a move to Chelsea in the summer amid speculation that he wanted a new challenge.

"I don't have to prove myself in another league," he said after winning the Golden Shoe award for scoring 41 goals in the Bundesliga last term, more than any other player in a European league. 

"I can compete with the best from other leagues in the Champions League.

"I am 100 per cent focused on Bayern Munich, I don't think about anything else but my team."

That news will come as a blow to Lewandowski's suitors in the Premier League and elsewhere.

Lewandowski is still the world's leading centre-forward but clubs across Europe might be looking at other options.

Erling Haaland is the frontman that everyone wants, with the 21-year-old set to leave Borussia Dortmund for around £68m next summer.

"I admire Karim [Benzema] not only because of the goals he scores but (because of) how he makes his team play," he told Marca.

"His work for the team is what I like the most about him. He is a great player."

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