Midfielder tips Liverpool target Jamal Musiala to win the Ballon D’Or

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Reported Liverpool target Jamal Musiala will go on to win the Ballon D’Or, with former teammate Lewis Bate telling The Telegraph that he is the best youngster in the world.

Musiala is certainly one of the most exciting talents in world football right now. He has been outstanding for Bayern Munich this season, scoring 12 goals and contributing 10 assists in all competitions.

Meanwhile, the CIES Football Observatory rated Musiala as the player with the eighth highest value in world football. They suggested that he is now worth around £128 million.

Bate tips Liverpool target Musiala for the Ballon D’Or

He has admirers at Anfield. Journalist Florian Plettenberg reported on Twitter in October that Liverpool want the 19-year-old.

He is not looking to leave Bayern Munich. But perhaps Liverpool have been given additional reason to try and make a future move happen.

Bate played alongside Musiala in the Chelsea youth ranks. And he has suggested that he has an even higher ceiling than Jude Bellingham.

“He was always going to go to the very top, he’s there now, but he will go on to win the Ballon D’Or,” he told The Telegraph.

“For me, I am biased because I grew up with him, he’s the best youngster in the world.”

The upcoming summer is going to be a massive one for Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s men have really struggled for consistency in recent months. They have now lost three of their last 12 games in all competitions. And they were extremely lucky to not be knocked out of the FA Cup at the weekend.

There are several areas where they seemingly need to overhaul their squad. And midfielder is certainly one of those positions.

Musiala has predominantly played as a number 10 for Bayern this season. But he has been used in a number of roles, including on both wings.

It is one of those situations where Liverpool may not necessarily be looking to strengthen in his position, but if they get a sniff that he may be available, it is a no-brainer to make a move.