Three ways Man City could line up with Jamal Musiala amid transfer links

It will be an intriguing summer for Manchester City, a transfer window which may be dictated by the club’s end to the season.

It is thought that a midfielder will be sought, with Matheus Nunes not quite providing the excitement anticipated. Bernardo Silva’s future seems to be cast into doubt every off-season and speculation about his next steps will be rife.

The 29-year-old still has two years left on his contract, though, and City would wish to get value for their man - they ultimately have the right to refuse a sale. Meanwhile, reports suggest that Pep Guardiola is looking at Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala.

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The 21-year-old, formerly of Chelsea academy, is set to play a starring role for Germany at his summer’s home European Championships despite his tender age. He still has two years left on his deal and Bayern would put up a fight for the attacking midfielder.

However, The Guardian says City’s interest continues to advance and they are apparently ‘front of the queue’ for Musiala should he decide to leave Bayern. His arrival may cause a game time headache for several teammates. Here is how City could line up with Musiala in midfield and attack, should he join.

Midfielders: Rodri; Foden, De Bruyne

Forwards: Bernardo, Haaland, Musiala

Perhaps the most likely scenario initially sees Musiala pushed out to the left. He has played there 10 times for Bayern this season and has reaped six goals and four assists from those outings, having otherwise tallied six goals and an assist in his more natural central role.

This allows Phil Foden to