Bayern Munich are reportedly confident of tying Jamal Misala down to a new contract amid supposed interest from Manchester City.

The midfielder was one of Bayern's standout players in the club's Champions League quarter-final defeat to the Blues last season and seemingly made a lasting impression on those at the Etihad.

According to 90min, City are big admirers of the 20-year-old, who is also being linked with a move to Liverpool.

The report claims Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping close tabs too, although all are set to be disappointed should his current employers win out.

However, until that day arrives, Premier League clubs continue to enquire about the German sensation, it adds.

Musiala's contract does not expire until 2026 and so Bayern are apparently happy to leave renewal talks until next year.

Meanwhile, Spanish football journalist Sebastian Srur claims Real Madrid are monitoring Julian Alvarez.

The Argentina World Cup winner has enjoyed a fruitful season in behind Erling Haaland so far, although is considered as the second-pick striker to his Norwegian teammate.

There is uncertainty about where the attacker will play when Kevin De Bruyne returns from injury, though, with his spell on the right flank against Arsenal unsuccessful.

Reports suggest that Alvarez does not have a clause in his contract so Madrid would have to push hard for a transfer if indeed interested.

Furthermore, the 23-year-old signed a new deal in March, keeping him in Manchester until 2028.

A huge fee would be required to convince City to part with the forward, who has six goals and five assists this season, if Pep Guardiola can be convinced at all.

The transfer window has been a hectic one and City have been busy, with high-profile signings and sales aplenty.

City snapped up Croatian pair Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol from Chelsea and RB Leipzig respectively with the latest addition being Jeremy Doku.

Wolves' Matheus Nunes then joined the Blues on deadline day.

In terms of outgoings, Treble winner Ilkay Gundogan departed for Barcelona, Aymeric Laporte and Riyad Mahrez moved to Saudi Arabia, and Cole Palmer completed a shock move to Chelsea.

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