Louis van Gaal finds himself without many central striking options, with Robin van Persie having been sold to Fenerbahce, and it’s a role Muller can effectively fill as well as being perhaps best used in a role on either flank.
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His ability to see the entire field and make key passes are also one of the important reasons Manchester United want to sign him, as they believe he and Rooney could form a very deadly combination.
The newspaper say that the 25-year-old’s interest in Man United could be due to Muller’s frosty relationship with Bayern boss Pep Guardiola.
The Red Devils are claimed to be preparing an offer of 100 million Euros (£69.5 million), in an attempt to persuade Bayern to cash in.
Muller is viewed as an icon of the Bayern Munich team and the German giants have already gone on record to confirm they will not allow any more of their player to leave for United after they agreed to the sale of veteran midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger earlier this month.
Louis van Gaal is ready to use Wayne Rooney as a spearhead for his Old Trafford attack (via the BBC) though the England worldwide was primarily used in a withdrawn role last season.
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However, Manchester Evening News is rubbishing the rumours, saying that no bid has been made and that no contract offer has been made for the player. This included 21 goals and 18 assists in 48 games last season.
