Transfer Talk: Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea circling Musiala
Credit to Author: Adam Brown| Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2024 19:14:15 EST
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The summer transfer window won’t reopen in Europe for a while yet, but there are plenty of moves in the works and gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings, goings and, of course, done deals!
Multiple Premier League clubs are interested in signing Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, according to the Daily Star.
The 21-year-old is said to have turned down signing a new deal worth £150,000-per-week at the Allianz Arena amid hopes to make the switch to England’s top flight this summer.
Manchester City are reported to be confident of winning the race to secure his signature, but they are facing competition from Liverpool, with both clubs having sent scouts to watch him during the recent 3-0 league defeat to Bayer Leverkusen. Chelsea, who Musiala previously starred for at youth level, are also believed to hold “strong interest” in securing his signature.
Musiala played a key role in winning the league title for Bayern last season, and scored his seventh goal of the Bundesliga campaign on Friday as manager Thomas Tuchel’s side drew 2-2 away at Freiburg.
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– Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Güler is open to leaving the club, reports Sport. The 19-year-old was hopeful of getting more minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu since completing his move last summer, when he signed a six-year contract until 2029. Despite being promised game time, he is yet to make a start in LaLiga and is willing to listen to offers if another club with a “big project” wants to sign him. It is believed that he would not be interested in a return to Turkey.
– Newcastle United could be “forced” to move on midfielder Bruno Guimarães in the summer, according to Football Insider. It is reported that the 26-year-old would be open to leaving the Magpies, who could let him go to help remain aligned with Financial Fair Play regulations. It is said that a release clause could allow him to be signed, though the valuation of it is undisclosed.
– A deal has been agreed between Celta Vigo and Athletic Club for the permanent move of defender Unai Núñez, says Fabrizio Romano. Nunez, 27, has been on loan at Os Celestes and the latest indicates that they have now decided to make his stay permanent for a fee of €10 million including add-ons.
– Uncertainty remains over the future of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to Calciomercato. The Bianconeri are reported to already be planning ahead of the upcoming transfer window, and they could need to find a replacement for the 24-year-old, who isn’t sure that he wants to stay at the Allianz Stadium beyond the summer.
– Eintracht Frankfurt striker Rafael Santos Borre is set to join Internacional, reveals Cesar Luis Merlo. The 28-year-old, who is on loan at Werder Bremen, has reportedly terminated his deal there and he is now set to travel to Brazil to sign with the Brazilian Serie A club. He has agreed to sign a deal until December 2028.