Liverpool contacts midfield star “compared” to Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka

Musah was in the Arsenal ranks for seven years before leaving to join Valencia back in 2019.

Yunus Musha in action for the USA at the World Cup (Getty Images)

Musah has grown into a quality midfielder and is now a first-team player in Spain. He could soon be ready to play in the Premier League.

Trevor Bumstead, Musah’s previous coach, is one person who undoubtedly holds him in high regard.

Bumstead spoke to First Time Finish last year and covered the rise of Musah.

Bumstead, a former youth coach at West Ham United and Arsenal, showered praises on the youngster.

Musah is “on the same level,” he said, having worked with people like Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Emile Smith Rowe.

Musah’s physical attributes were praised by Bumstead, who also noted that Musah would be difficult for coaches to withdraw from the field.

“It’s always difficult predicting who will go on to play first-team football,” said Bumstead. “Having worked with Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Emile Smith Rowe, I would consider Musah to be on the same level as those.”

“His physical stats at under 16 would compare to our first-team players. The sports scientists dragged him off the pitch. He was consistent in his behaviours which led him to be consistent in his performances. He recognised his strengths and weaknesses,” he added.

Liverpool had recently been said to be interested in Rice and Saka, but they could now sign Musah for a fraction of what they would pay.

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