Man City in pole position to beat Liverpool to the signing of ‘frustrated’ Champions League star

Manchester City are reportedly at the forefront of the race to secure the signature of a Champions League star.

With Phil Foden, who has scored an impressive 22 goals this season, transitioning into a more influential role and Kevin De Bruyne approaching 33 by the start of the new season, Manchester City aim to bolster their attacking options.

The club is seeking versatile players capable of operating in various positions within the forward line.

Jamal Musiala is someone who fits the profile Manchester City are looking for, and they are reportedly considering a potential move for him this summer. According to The Independent, Manchester City are ahead of their rivals, including Liverpool, in the race to sign Musiala.

The treble winners from last season are closely monitoring the situation of the Bayern Munich ace, with their interest more advanced compared to other clubs such as Liverpool, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain.

Musiala has significantly bolstered his reputation this season and has become one of the most sought-after players in Europe. Despite being contracted to Bayern until 2026, he has yet to extend his current deal, which opens the possibility of a transfer away from the German club. There is a belief among interested clubs that he may become available either this year or next.

Musiala is seeking assurances about his prospective team’s ability to compete, particularly as Bayern looks set to concede the Bundesliga title to Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen. Pep Guardiola and his coaching staff at Manchester City are keen admirers of the English-raised German international and would relish the opportunity to bring him to the Etihad.

This season, Musiala has scored 12 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions, following up on his impressive tally of 16 goals in the 2022/23 campaign.