Manchester City’s pursuit of Jamal Musiala will depend on Kevin De Bruyne’s future as well as other difficulties in the chase.
According to Caught Offside, Manchester City will have to make a big decision next summer with the future of Kevin De Bruyne as well as the pursuit of Jamal Musiala. Any move for the latter will depend on the Belgian’s departure, altough there are other complications in place in the chase of the Bayern Munich star.
Manny clubs are keeping close tabs on Bayern Munich’s efforts to renew Jamal Musiala’s contract, as any lapse will end up in incoming approaches for the German superstar. Such is the stature of the player in the current market that teams will be open to paying big to bring the attacking midfielder.
There’s considerable interest in Musiala, who is open to different ideas, such as a move to Spain or playing in the Premier League. Bayern Munich are hopeful of keeping hold of the 21-year-old for the next phase, but should they be forced to sell him, the reported price might be in the €170-180 million bracket as per the report.
There will be keen eyes on whether some of the clubs are open to paying that big for the €170-180 million rated star, with Manchester City one of those keen. Pep Guardiola is a massive admirer of the German international and views him as a long-term addition to his side as well as a viable replacement for Kevin De Bruyne.
They do face competitioon for Musiala, with Liverpool one of the many clubs keen to bring him. The Merseysiders have long seen him as a viable addition to their squad, although the financials involved in any potential deal could scupper their plans to sign him.
Jamal Musiala’s chase depends on Kevin De Bruyne’s future
As of now, there are considerable doubts about the Belgian’s future, with suggestions that De Bruyne is increasingly likely to leave Manchester City. He has massive interest coming from the MLS and Saudi Arabia, with either of those leagues likely to offer him a lucrative payday.
Should Manchester City consider keeping De Bruyne, they could potentially halt their pursuit of Musiala as the German’s chase depends on the Belgian’s departure. Beyond that, there will be further questions about whether Manchester City will be willing to pay big for the €170-180 million-rated star, as Bayern may potentially have the upper hand in negotiations on both ends should they sell him or renew his contract.
