Liverpool sources have previously made it clear that they like Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, according to LFC journalist Neil Jones.
The talented young Germany international is undoubtedly one of the most exciting talents in Europe at the moment, and it makes sense that he’s attracting attention as he approaches the final two years of his contract.
Bayern will surely be desperate to tie Musiala down to a new long-term deal as soon as possible, and Jones expects that Liverpool would want to be one of the big clubs in the mix for the 21-year-old if it ends up being the case that he could be on the move soon.
Speaking exclusively to CaughtOffside for his Daily Briefing column, Jones praised Musiala as a player he’d love to see the Reds sign, and it seems figures at the club really like him as well.
However, Jones also insists we could probably expect the likes of Manchester City and Real Madrid to be in the race for Musiala as well if he were to leave Bayern, though Jones’ instinct is that the former Chelsea youngster will probably stay at the Allianz Arena.
Musiala transfer would be a dream for Liverpool
Discussing how much Musiala could be a good signing for Liverpool, Jones said: “Bayern Munich look like they are going to have a summer of real change, in the dugout and within their squad, and there are certainly a few players that could be in the minds of a lot of top clubs.
“Joshua Kimmich, for example, is being linked away, although from a Liverpool perspective I’d be giving that one a wide berth.
“Serge Gnabry, too, seems like a far-fetched link when it comes to Liverpool. He’ll be 29 in July and has not played an awful lot of football over the past few months. Liverpool are not in the business of spending big money and dishing out big contracts to such players. The same goes for Leroy Sane, who turned 28 in January.
“Musiala is different. At 21 he has his best years ahead of him, and he absolutely has the potential to be one of the very best in his position. I know that from a Bayern point of view, they are desperate to retain him, and I also know that pretty much every other top club in Europe, Liverpool included, would want to be in the conversation should he leave. I don’t imagine Manchester City or Real Madrid would be sitting on their hands there!
“Liverpool’s stance whenever I’ve asked has always been a ‘well, yes, of course we like him’ but as far as I’m aware there is nothing more concrete than that, despite the links. If I were a gambler, I’d bet on him staying at Bayern – even if I would love to see him at Anfield!”