Manchester City seems to be at the forefront in the quest to sign Jamal Musiala, which could advance the Bayern Munich starlet towards becoming a global icon.
As one of the brightest young prospects in global football, the 21-year-old has accumulated over 70 goal contributions across more than 150 senior games for Bayern.
Although Musiala first emerged from Chelsea’s youth system and grew up in England, he chose to join Bayern at 16, where he has evolved into a central figure for the Bundesliga team.
With only two years remaining on his contract and no signs of an extension, Musiala has drawn interest from several elite clubs, including Liverpool, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain. Nevertheless, reports from the Independent indicate that Manchester City is currently leading the race to acquire the skilled playmaker.
Musiala is reportedly worried about Bayern’s ability to compete at the top levels of European football, especially given their recent dip in the Bundesliga standings. As a result, potential buyers have started preparing for a transfer either next summer or the following year.
Manchester City is clearly focused on enhancing their attacking options this summer, particularly as key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Bernardo Silva near or are already in their thirties. Musiala is high on City’s list, alongside other targets such as Michael Olise and Lucas Paqueta.
Although Musiala might favor a return to England, moving to Manchester City could be seen as a logical next step for him, offering a chance to eventually succeed De Bruyne and benefit from the expertise of top coach Pep Guardiola.
SciSports, which uses data analytics to evaluate players, suggests that Musiala’s best fit would be to stay with Bayern, with Liverpool being the top English option, just ahead of City. However, City’s consistent Champions League presence makes them one of the few clubs globally capable of offering Musiala a significant career boost, with many viewing him as a future Ballon d’Or contender.
While Liverpool might offer Musiala more regular first-team opportunities, uncertainties regarding the club’s future beyond Jurgen Klopp make it a riskier option for the young talent.
For Musiala, City’s interest represents an enticing opportunity to win trophies and further enhance his profile in the highly competitive Premier League, widely regarded as the most challenging league in the world.
