Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has described Jamal Musiala as a "once in a century footballer" as they try to tie him down to a new contract.

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• Bayern working on Musiala contract extension
• German star linked with move to Man City
• Hailed as "once in a century footballer"

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Musiala has been linked with a €100 million (£83m/$111m) move to Manchester City but Bayern are keen to extend his contract – which runs until 2026. As the Bavarians step up their efforts to keep the 21-year-old, president Hainer has gone on a charm offensive; perhaps to convince the German international to stay a while longer.

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  WHAT HERBERT HAINER SAID

  He told German publication : “We love Jamal Musiala and it’s clear he is a once in a century footballer. Obviously, our main mission is to extend his contract and keep him at Bayern for a long time."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Musiala is proving to be one of the most exciting youngsters in Europe, if not the world, off the back of his form for Bayern and Germany. If the Bavarians are to return to their former glory, the attacking midfielder will be a key part of that. However, they may need to put together a convincing pitch to persuade him to sign a new deal – else City and others may try and pounce.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Contract talk and transfer rumours aside, Musiala's Bayern side take on defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen at home on Saturday afternoon in a battle between the division's top two sides.

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