LIVERPOOL are set to be in a transfer tug-of-war with Manchester City over Bayern Munich youngster Jamal Musiala, a report claims.
The midfielder is quickly emerging as one of the most promising talents in the Bundesliga.
Liverpool hoss Jurgen Klopp is said to be keen on the 20-year-old winger.
The former Chelsea academy star left Stamford Bridge in 2019 to join the German side’s youth squad.
Musiala became the youngest player to ever feature for Bayern’s first team in 2020 at age 17 and 115 days.
The German superstar has since become a dribble merchant for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
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He has scored two goals this term and made three assists for Bayern who currently sit third in the Bundesliga after eight league matches.
His versatility and talent has attracted a host of club with Liverpool already declaring their interest in the midfielder.
But according to German outlet Bild Premier League treble winners Man City are said to be keen on the youngster.
The report claims Pep Guardiola has confirmed he “wants Musiala” at the Etihad.
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Jurgen Klopp meanwhile is exploring options if Mo Salah opts to take the Saudi’s big-money offer in January or next summer.
Musiala may not be the right replacement as the German is not a right winger.
But this does not mean to say Klopp would not take the talented youngster at Anfield.
The same goes for Guardiola who is looking to defend the league title this season.
Man City are currently two points behind front-runners Spurs and the Spaniard may want to tweak his starting XI to boost his team’s chances of securing the top spot.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
