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Three Premier League rivals are in a battle for a promising Bayern Munich starlet, while Manchester United could miss out on one of their top targets – according to Wednesday’s transfer gossip.
BAYERN DESPERATE TO KEEP STAR AWAY FROM PREM TRIO
Bayern Munich are keen to secure the future of Jamal Musiala amid interest from three of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
That’s according to the Daily Mail, who claim Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City are all in pursuit of the English starlet.
Musiala was born in Germany but represents England at under-21 level, despite still being 17. He previously spent eight years in Chelsea’s academy.
Like many young players have found out in recent years, leaving for the Bundesliga has been a shrewd move for his development.
Musiala moved to Bayern’s academy in 2019 and made his first team debut 11 months later, as the youngest ever player to represent the club in the Bundesliga.
He has been given even more opportunities this year, scoring three goals from eight league appearances (including just two starts). The first of those goals, on the opening day of the season, saw him become Bayern’s youngest ever scorer.
Furthermore, in November, he scored on just his second appearance for England’s under-21s. Gareth Southgate is now trying to convince him his senior international future lies with England, not Germany.
Now, clubs back in England are taking note of Musiala again. It recently emerged that Liverpool were battling their two Manchester rivals for the attacking midfielder.
Musiala is out of contract with Bayern in 2022, so could be available for an inviting price. However, the German champions have other ideas.
According to the Daily Mail, Bayern are now ready to offer Musiala a new contract. Those terms could even be worth more than £100,000-per-week.
That could tempt Musiala to commit his future to Bayern. However, Liverpool, City and United will still be watching on if he doesn’t.
NEW CONTRACT CLOSE FOR MAN UTD TARGET
Hakan Calhanoglu is set to sign a new contract with AC Milan to end interest from Manchester United. (Tuttosport)
The agent of Lucas Torreira has denied that the midfielder could terminate his loan at Atletico Madrid from Arsenal early. (Daily Mirror)
Mesut Ozil, meanwhile, wants to stay at Arsenal until the end of his contract next summer. (Daily Mail/The Sun)
West Brom could sack Slaven Bilic on Wednesday, just one day after drawing with Manchester City. (Daily Telegraph/The Times)
Sam Allardyce is leading the race to replace Bilic. (The Sun)
MIXED MESSAGES OVER MESSI
Barcelona presidential candidate Emili Rousaud has warned that Lionel Messi’s salary is “unsustainable” amid links with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. (AS)
A move to PSG is becoming an increasingly likely possibility, especially if Kylian Mbappe moves to Real Madrid in 2021. (Talksport)
Messi’s father, though, has poured cold water on those links with PSG. (Daily Mirror)
Rousaud, meanwhile, wants Neymar to return to Camp Nou and reunite with Messi. However, he would have to wait until the Brazilian’s contract expires in 2022. (AS)
DOUBLE TARGETS FOR LEEDS
Leeds are set to reignite their pursuit of Manchester United winger Daniel James in January. (The Sun)
Leeds could also make a move for Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in January. (Football Insider)
Newcastle will begin testing players for Covid-19 twice a week after Steve Bruce confirmed two players still have the virus. (The Times)
Bruce, meanwhile, wants Newcastle to offer a new contract to striker Dwight Gayle. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham will not allow Harry Winks to leave the club on loan in January despite his gametime dropping. (Daily Mirror)
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AND THE REST
The PFA will enter talks with the Premier League and EFL to introduce measures to prevent players being frozen out. (Daily Telegraph)
Glenn Murray could cut short his loan spell at Watford from Brighton as he struggles for minutes. (Football Insider)
Arsenal and Marseille are among the contenders for Porto midfielder Fabio Vieira. (Record)
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