BREAKING NEWS: coming live from Fabrizio Romano, “Liverpool are reportedly “leading the race” to sign Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala after he rejected a contract extension. The 19-year-old is one of the most highly-rated young players in Europe, and is said to be attracting interest from a number of top clubs. Liverpool are said to be keen to bring Musiala to Anfield, and are willing to offer him a lucrative contract. Bayern are thought to be unwilling to sell their star, but jamal Musiala eagerness to join Liverpool may a be a big deciding factor for this deal to happen. Liverpool ‘Leading the Race’ to Sign Musiala After Contract Rejection – Reds Keen to Secure Sensational Transfer”.
Jamal Musiala has rejected a contract extension offer from Bayern Munich and is eyeing a potential move to the Premier League in the summer, with Liverpool and Manchester City believed to be among the clubs expressing interest.
According to reports from the Daily Star, the top two teams in the Premier League are believed to be at the forefront of the race for Musiala’s signature, with both Liverpool and Manchester City having recently scouted the German international during his match against Bayer Leverkusen.
Despite Bayern Munich offering Musiala a new contract worth £150,000 per week, the 21-year-old has informed the Bundesliga club that he will not be accepting the deal, fueling speculation of his departure from the club in July.
Manchester City became aware of Musiala’s decision last week and are reportedly confident in their pursuit of the talented playmaker. However, Liverpool may also be considering making a move to disrupt Pep Guardiola’s plans to acquire Musiala, who has represented Germany on 25 occasions.
Chelsea, keen on bringing back their former youth prospect, are expected to enter the race for Musiala’s signature once the transfer window opens at the end of the season, according to the report. However, their chances of persuading Musiala to choose Stamford Bridge over the Etihad Stadium or Anfield may be slim unless they secure FA Cup success and Europa League qualification.
Despite still having two years remaining on his current contract with Bayern Munich, Musiala is rumored to command a transfer fee of at least £80 million. Additionally, his weekly wages are anticipated to be in the region of £200,000.