The Stamford Bridge club are looking to start their summer spending even before a deal is struck to bring in Maurizio Sarri as their new manager.

Bayern will look for more than £80m for the 29-year-old who has been top scorer in the Bundesliga in two of the last three seasons, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain also interested.

Super-agent Zahavi said: “Robert believes he needs a change and a new challenge in his career, Bayern officials know it.

“Robert is not motivated by money or by a specific club. Because almost all the best clubs would like to have the best striker in the world.

“Everybody in the Bayern leadership has had a great career. They must understand his situation.”