Liverpool are showing increasing interest in the potential transfer of Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, whose situation is also being monitored by the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
Bayern have spoken publicly about their desire to tie Musiala down to a new contract, however Caught offside understands Liverpool have been put firmly on alert as the Germany international approaches the final year of his current contract at the Allianz Arena.
talking with Caught offside Fabrizio Romano explained it yesterday Bayern confident of keeping Musialaalthough nothing has been done yet and it may take some time, so it might not be too surprising to see other clubs now entering the equation.
The talented 21-year-old looks set to have a great career ahead of him, and there’s no doubt he could have the potential to achieve legendary status at Bayern if he decides to commit his future and become one of the faces of the club . and for German football as a whole.
Musiala transfer: Could Liverpool lure Bayern star to Anfield?
However, Musiala also has connections to English football, having been in Chelsea’s academy earlier in his career, while he also represented both England and Germany at youth level before opting for the latter at senior international level.
So it could be that Premier League clubs have some optimism that they could lure Musiala here at some point if he remains stuck on penning a new deal at the Allianz Arena.
Some sources have suggested it Caught offside that staying at Bayern will be Musiala’s priority, although he also seems to be keeping the situation quite open as he also has ambitions to play in the Premier League.
It remains to be seen whether the likes of Liverpool or Man City can convince Musiala to join, however Caught offside he understands his current asking price would be up to €180m, so it would be a huge hurdle to negotiate with Bayern before considering whether the player would be tempted by a move.