Bayern Munich Superstar Jamal Musiala has reportedly turned down a contract extension with the club, putting Manchester City and Liverpool on high alert.
As reported by the Daily Star, Jamal Musiala has ‘rejected’ Bayern Munich’s contract renewal offer. This decision is said to be influenced by the internal issues and challenges currently taking place within the German club.
With Bayern already confirming that manager Thomas Tuchel will be leaving at the end of the season, the announcement is said to have led to a fallout among the players. This is thought to be one of the reasons why Musiala has decided not to extend his contract.
Bayern are currently on course to go trophyless this season. They are ten points behind league leaders Bayern Leverkusen, knocked out of the DFB-Pokal, and are trailing 1-0 to Lazio in the Champions League round of 16, set to take place on Tuesday night.
It is unsurprising that many Bayern Munich stars will want out in the summer given the uncertainty surrounding who their next manager will be.
Cleaning your timeline with a Musiala comp
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Man City Lead The Race But Liverpool Emerge As Potential Threat
Having rejected a lucrative new deal worth £150,000 per week, the young talent is now aiming to secure a move to a Premier League club.
According to multiple media outlets, Manchester City are confident that they are in the lead to acquire Jamal Musiala, as Pep Guardiola is reportedly a significant admirer of the young talent. Meanwhile, Liverpool are said to be determined to compete with Man City for the signature of the German international.
Scouts from both Premier League clubs attended Bayern’s 3-0 defeat to Leverkusen last month to observe Musiala’s performance.
Both clubs now appear to have an opportunity to secure his signature during the upcoming summer transfer window. Despite his potential move, acquiring Musiala won’t be cheap. The current Bundesliga champions are said to be seeking a transfer fee exceeding €100 million, approximately £87 million.
Why Do Man City & Livverpool Want Musiala?
There are many reasons why a club like Manchester City would want Musiala’s signature. One reason for this is the uncertainty surrounding Bernardo Silva’s future at the club ahead of the summer transfer window. The German international would be an ideal replacement should Silva depart.
At just 21 years old, Jamal Musiala is widely recognised as one of the most promising and exciting young talents in European football. He’s a versatile footballer known for his exceptional skills and technical ability.
His impressive contribution of nine goals and four assists from midfield this season underscores why Manchester City would be interested in acquiring him from the German side. In addition to considering Bernardo Silva’s potential departure, City are likely in search of a player who could serve as a successor to Kevin De Bruyne, playing alongside Phil Foden in the midfield.
🇩🇪 Jamal Musiala’s stats this season for Bayern:
⚽️ 9 goals
🎯 4 assistsBeauty! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/KkGKtTmSyM
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As for Liverpool, it is an opportunity to secure a talented player at a relatively early stage in his career, potentially at a more reasonable market value compared to other established stars.
The Reds will want to strengthen their midfield and attacking options in the upcoming summer transfer window. As the club enters a new era without Jurgen Klopp, securing talented players like Musiala could be part of a strategic plan to refresh and strengthen the squad.
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