SADIO MANE has reminded Liverpool what they could be missing amid Bayern Munich’s transfer interest after becoming Senegal’s all-time top scorer.
The 30-year-old banged in a hat-trick to help the Lions of Teranga beat Benin 3-1 in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
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Mane brought up his 30th, 31st and 32nd international goals on his 90th appearance to leapfrog Henri Camara in Senegal’s goalscoring charts.
The Reds forward fired in a penalty in the 12th minute before adding a second from close range shortly after.
He then completed his hat-trick on the hour mark after tucking home his second spot-kick of the night.
Junior Olaitan pulled a goal back for the visitors late on, but it wasn’t enough as Senegal won their opening Group L match.
With one year left on his Anfield contract, Mane has been heavily linked with a move away from Merseyside.
Bayern Munich have reportedly agreed a three-year deal with the winger with the Bavarian outfit only now needing to negotiate a fee with the Reds.
Prior to Senegal’s clash against Benin, Mane teased at the pre-match press conference that he would be leaving Liverpool.
He said: “I respect the fans and team but 60 to 70 per cent of Senegalese want me to leave Liverpool?
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“I’ll do what they want. Don’t worry, it’s not far.
“Don’t be in a hurry, you’ll see it soon, there’s no problem.”
In the run-up to the Champions League final, boss Jurgen Klopp admitted that the African may be playing his final game for the club.
He remarked: “Wherever Sadio will play next season he will be a big player, definitely.
“Sadio is in the shape of his life, for sure. Brilliant shape, it is a joy to watch him.
“We ask of him a lot this season, football asks of him a lot — lot of finals. I couldn’t care less in the moment.”
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