Transfer Talk: Bayern open Musiala talks as City, Liverpool circle
Credit to Author: Rajan Hothi| Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:51:27 EST
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We still have some time before the summer transfer window reopens in Europe, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip is swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Bayern Munich are keen to secure a new deal for winger Jamal Musiala amid interest from Manchester City and Liverpool, reports Sport.
The 21-year-old has a deal with the German champions until 2026, however the report indicates that the Bavarian outfit are desperate to extend this deal to ensure they fend off interest from elsewhere.
Musiala has been a stand-out for Bayern this season, notching 12 goals and seven assists in all competitions, however, he has attracted the attention of several top European clubs in the process, which has left Bayern eager to offer an improved contract to the Germany international.
Liverpool could be set to part ways with Mohamed Salah this summer, with the Egypt international attracting the attention of clubs in Saudi Arabia, which could leave the Reds needing to find a replacement for the 31-year-old.
Meanwhile, Manchester City could also be only one of a select few Premier League clubs who could afford to tempt Bayern into parting ways with Musiala. With two years still left to run on his deal, Bayern will likely demand a hefty fee for the Chelsea youth product.
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– Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling is expected to depart Stamford Bridge in the summer, though he will likely not join another Premier League club, reveals Football Insider. It is reported that the 29-year-old could be one of several top stars who depart the west London outfit as Chelsea look to balance the books to ensure Financial Fair Play compliance. The report reveals that other Premier League clubs are reluctant to meet Sterling’s contract demands which makes a move abroad look more likely for the England international.
– Liverpool are keeping tabs on Ajax Amsterdam defender Jorrel Hato, per Football Insider. The report indicates that the 18-year-old has also attracted interest from Manchester United and Arsenal following a breakout season with the Dutch outfit. It is reported that Liverpool have made a left-sided centre-back a priority for the summer which could lead the Premier League club to make an approach for Hato.
– Crystal Palace are plotting a summer approach for Reims forward Oumar Diakité, suggests the Sun. Whilst the south London club earmarked Marseille forward Iliman Ndiaye as a priority target, it is believed the Senegal international is content on remaining in France. As a result, it is reported that Palace have turned their attention to Diakite, who has notched four goals and one assist in Ligue 1 this season.
– Internazionale are plotting a move for Lazio forward Ciro Immobile, reports Tuttosport. The report suggests that Immobile’s agent met with Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilio in Madrid on Wednesday regarding a potential move, with Inter key to add attacking reinforcements in the summer. The 34-year-old has netted six goals in Serie A this season.
– Martín Zubimendi is attracting interest from AC Milan and Juventus, although Arsenal lead the race for the Real Sociedad midfielder, reveals Calciomercato. The 25-year-old has had an impressive season in Spain, with the defensive midfielder contributing four goals and one assist in all competitions. The report indicates that whilst Milan in particular have a great interest in Zubimendi, Sociedad have little interest in parting ways with the playmaker who has a release clause of €60 million, making a deal difficult to reach. However, it is reported that Arsenal could be in a position to match the release clause.