Manchester United are challenging Chelsea for wantaway Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.

France Football says United have made contact with the player's agent, Pini Zahavi, after the Poland international admitted he wants out of Bayern Munich this summer.

Long-term admirers Chelsea have also contacted Zahavi over a potential move.

Chelsea want to land a new front man and are prepared to cut their losses and flog club-record signing Alvaro Morata.

But both Premier League rivals could face a losing battle if Real Madrid make their move.

The European champions remain Lewandowski's first choice destination and they see him as the perfect fit to replace Karim Benzema who bagged just five goals last season.