Bayern Munich are reportedly in talks over a new contract for Liverpool transfer target Jamal Musiala, who could join Harry Kane as the club’s highest earner on a mammoth €25m a year salary.
Musiala has established himself as one of Bayern’s most important players in recent times, and the club will surely be eager for his future to be resolved as quickly as possible as his current contract is due to expire in summer 2026.
That means Bayern need to act fast to avoid him getting to next summer with just a year left on his deal, or there would likely be pressure to cash in on the Germany international in order to avoid losing him on a free transfer the following year.
Still, Sky Germany report that Bayern have had concrete talks with Musiala over a huge pay rise, while their report has also played down links with the likes of Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Jamal Musiala transfer: Could Liverpool be priced out of the move?
CaughtOffside have previously been told of Liverpool’s growing interest in Musiala, however, so that could still be a story to keep an eye on if the 21-year-old’s Bayern contract talks don’t progress anywhere soon.
It’s easy to see why LFC would be tempted by a top talent like Musiala, who looks like he has it in him to be one of the finest players of his generation.
Bayern will no doubt be desperate to ensure Musiala spends his peak years with them, but could the former Chelsea academy player be tempted to come back and prove himself in English football?
If he does, Liverpool could also be a fine option for him given their style of play and the fact that they tend to be in the mix for Champions League football and major trophies most seasons.
If Sky’s report of Bayern’s huge contract offer proves accurate, however, it’s perhaps hard to see Liverpool being able to afford Musiala, as the Merseyside giants are not exactly known for breaking from their strict wage structure and over-paying for superstar signings.
Yes well much has been made about the prudence in their (LFC’s) buying – BUT when it comes to generational talents – that type of attitude does not cut it – take Bellingham – it has been reported (I think wrongly) that LFC were not willing to go the whole hog and break the bank fr Bellingham (well that is a bit of re-writing history), because LFC were the instrument of their own demise with Bellingham by screwing up and not making the Champions League that year – even given the finacial aspect of his signing – he was always going to go to Unreal Madrid after LFC missed out on Champons League – but remenber Real paid 103m euros (£88.5m) for Bellingham who it is now surmised is worth £150 m…so LFC shoukd go the whole hog with their pursuit of Musiala who is in my humble opinion the equal of Bellingham at least/if not better!