Great progress in talks with a world-class target

September 26, 2024

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Arsenal continue to close in on Man City as each season passes, and their backs-against-the-wall performance at the Etihad shows just how far they have come under Mikel Arteta.

Although they eventually returned to London with just a point, thanks to John Stones’ equalizer at the death, there was much to admire from the Gunners in that performance.

That they still couldn’t get over the line hints at the need for another player or two for Arsenal to finally secure a coveted Premier League title.

Arsenal linked ace in ‘very positive’ talks.

One player who has apparently had the eye for some time is the brilliant Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich.

Apparent contract issues with the Bavarians have seen some of European football’s big names approach a player who is demanding £300,000-a-week as part of new contract talks (per Evening newspapersubscription required).

Man City, Man United and Real Madrid are all believed to be ready to rival the Gunners for Musiala’s signature, however, a major breakthrough in talks is likely to see every bar in the Bayern club disappointed.

This is because, as Abendzeitung reports, “very positive” talks have been held with the Bavarian giants.

Indeed, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said Sports 1; “It is difficult (a new deal for Musiala), but not impossible, as Jamal knows what he has at Bayern Munich.

“He grew up here and has reached this level. The talks are intensifying. We are extremely ambitious and he knows he wants to win titles.”