Rumour Has It: Liverpool consider move for Bayern’s Musiala as Bellingham alternative

Real Madridare keen on Jude Bellingham, and so too arePremier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.

Given the hot pursuit, some are said to be considering alternative targets, particularly Liverpool who had a quiet off-season in the transfer market.

Jurgen Klopp’s Reds added Darwin Nunez, with Sadio Mane exiting, but they did not make a major midfield signing in the off-season.

TOP STORY – LIVERPOOL EYE MUSIALA AS BELLINGHAM ALTERNATIVE

Liverpool are among the clubs circling for Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham.Should they miss out, they will turn to Bayern Munich’sJamal Musiala, according to the Mirror.

Germany international Musiala spent time with Southampton and Chelsea in his youth and was capped by England at age-group level.

Sky Germany reports Liverpool are among several top clubs keeping tabs on the 19-year-old, although it is believed he has no plans to exit the Allianz Arena anytime soon.

ROUND-UP

–Tottenham are the latest club to join the race to sign Milan’s Portuguese forwardRafael Leao, reports Calciomercato. ChelseaandManchester Cityhave been linked with Leao who is set to receive a fresh contract offer fromMilan.

– Calciomercato claims Real Madridwill rivalChelseaandParis Saint-Germain,who are both keen on Inter defenderMilan Skriniar. The Slovakian’s contract ends in mid-2023, prompting interest, although Inter are trying to renew his deal.

– Marca claims Barcelonahave reached an agreement to permanently sellAntoine GriezmanntoAtletico Madridfor half of the €40m asking price. Griezmann isin the second season of a two-year loan deal, but Atletico have been playing him in on reduced minutes to avoid triggering a clause in his contract.

– Football Insider reports Arsenalare monitoringMarcus Rashford‘s situation at Manchester United, with the forward’s contract to expire at the end of this season.

–Southamptonare on the brink of sacking managerRalph Hasenhuttlafter managing only seven points from eight games to start this Premier League, according to the Telegraph. Hasenhuttl has been at the Saints helm since 2018.

– There is a manager merry-go-around with Nottingham Forest’s under-pressure bossSteve Cooperin contention to replace Hasenhuttl atSouthampton, claims the Daily Mail.