Manchester United set their sights on German wonderkid

Manchester United continues to struggle this season, but the 5-2 win against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup under interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy has provided a fresh breath of air for the fans. The new sporting structure under INEOS has already appointed Ruben Amorim as the club's new head coach, who will join after the next international break.

Amidst all this, there is exciting news for Manchester United fans, as the club aims to attract 21-year-old talent Jamal Musiala from Bayern Munich. According to various outlets, the Old Trafford outfit has opened talks with both the club and the player to secure his services for the start of next season.

The German midfielder has two years left on his contract, with multiple outlets reporting his transfer price to be around €130 million. However, the club may reconsider spending such a significant amount as they navigate the Profit and Sustainability Rules set by the English FA. Not only Manchester United, but also their arch-rivals Liverpool and Chelsea are in the race for his signature.

Jamal Musiala continues to shine in the German top flight, but he is no stranger to English conditions, having played for Chelsea's U18 side. Since joining Bayern Munich's academy, he has recorded 85 G/A in 174 appearances across all competitions. In the current season, he has already contributed 11 G/A.

What does German legend have to say? 

Amidst the links to the English Premier League outfit, German and Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller mentioned that he wants Jamal Musiala to stay in Germany and achieve great heights: 

I think Jamal knows how important he is to the fans, how much people love him. Not just at Bayern, but in all of Germany. I think he would do well to think about it three, four, five times — that’s if he’s even thinking at all about not staying here.

What next for Bayern Munich and Manchester United? 

Manchester United will face Chelsea over the weekend as they aim to regain their Premier League form. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich will play Union Berlin in a bid to maintain their title aspirations, as they are currently joint top in the Bundesliga standings.