There remain problems when it comes to extending Jamal Musiala's contract at Bayern Munich and that could alert the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea to a potential transfer.
Musiala actually spent the majority of his youth career with Chelsea - another big star that the Blues let through their fingers.
At the age of just 21 he already has a wealth of experience under his belt, having played nearly 200 times for Bayern Munich. He has 57 goals and 37 assists to his name for the German giants and already has 38 caps for the German national team.
He would be an excellent addition to either Arsenal or Chelsea in the transfer window and both clubs will be watching contract negotiations keenly. The likes of Liverpool and Manchester City will surely be taking a keen interest too.
Musiala's current contract in Bavaria runs out in 2026 and there have been plenty of discussions over an extension, although there has yet to be an agreement between both parties.
Sky Sport Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg has detailed the problems that remain in place over negotiations. Speaking on his X account, Plettenberg said: "There is still no full agreement between FC Bayern, Jamal Musiala and his management regarding a contract extension beyond 2026."
Plettenberg revealed there were three, rather large, points of discussion around the contract talks that had not been agreed. One of them was a release clause.
He added: "Key points of disagreement remain: salary, contract length, and the inclusion of an exit clause for Musiala. Bayern expect concessions from Musiala soon. However, it’s important to note that Musiala still wants to extend his contract. The goal is to reach an agreement by January 2025."
That final line may put suitors off, but the longer contract talks go on for, the more interested clubs will seek to take advantage of the situation.