Manchester City is strategizing a significant effort to secure the signing of Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala during the upcoming summer transfer window. Pep Guardiola is seeking additional choices in the attacking midfield position, with Musiala being identified as his primary objective.
It is unlikely that Bayern will be willing to part ways with the German international, especially considering he still has two years remaining on his contract. The club may deter potential suitors by setting a high asking price.
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At 21 years old, Musiala has showcased his versatility in various attacking roles since departing Chelsea five years ago, establishing himself as a crucial player for the Bundesliga outfit.
Bayern is gearing up for a significant summer, as their remarkable streak of 11 consecutive league titles was halted by Bayer Leverkusen recently. With the departure of Thomas Tuchel as head coach, the team is in need of reinforcements. The decision regarding Tuchel’s successor is yet to be made.
One of the challenges Bayern may face is convincing Musiala of their ambitious plans. Despite their campaign being on the line, they still hold onto hope after eliminating Arsenal from the Champions League. Bayern, who haven’t made it to the final since their 2020 triumph, will now face Real Madrid in the semi-finals.
Any signs of Musiala showing interest in a new challenge would attract the attention of top clubs. City is keen on him, while Chelsea is keeping an eye on the situation. Musiala, who chose to represent Germany over England, initially came up through Chelsea’s youth system but left due to concerns about limited playing opportunities.
City is leading the race for Musiala. Guardiola has a plethora of attacking midfielders, but their usual attacking flair was missing in the Champions League quarter-final loss to Real Madrid.
The City has shifted its focus away from Musiala and is now considering West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze as potential targets. However, the possibility of signing Paquetá is contingent upon the Football Association dropping its investigation into the alleged betting breaches by the Brazilian midfielder, who maintains his innocence.