Bastian Schweinsteiger

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Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal has made a not-so-subtle hint that Bastian Schweinsteiger could be on his way out of Bavaria if a contract extension is not agreed upon in the near future. In recent weeks, many reports have emerged linking the 26-year-old midfielder to moves abroad. Most recently, Inter were said to be mulling over a bid of €30 million.

"I hope that Bastian Schweinsteiger extends his contract as I've extended mine," the coach said according to SPOX. "Because I think that otherwise, he should be sold. I think that Bayern is a business. If it is true that €30m has been bid for him, then one cannot turn down this kind of money."

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge had previously labelled Schweinsteiger as one of Bayern's "crown jewels", stating that he will never be sold. Van Gaal objected to the club CEO's statements.

"I would do it differently, and my clubs have always done what I said. My teams have earned lots of money."

Over the past year, Schweinsteiger has emerged as one of the greatest central midfielders in world football. His strong performances in the Champions League and World Cup have led to interest from a number of clubs, including Real Madrid, Chelsea and Inter. His current contract is set to expire in 2012.

From Goal.com but has quotes. My spidey-sense is tingling on this one :D
 
The problem is Real want him too and Germans love to play for Real Madrid. :(

True although He has mentioned he likes United and the Premier League, Ballack will probably have had a word with him and hopefully he sees that madrid is over stocked whereas he would go right into our starting 11.

Agent's spin. All to familiar scenario

Expect a pay hike and he stays

Its possible, though his main grudge seems to be the booing of the bayern fans. If it was a question of money I dont think this would be such a big issue.
 
It's up to the fans. He needs to feel loved and if the fans get behind him, he'll stay. Stay cold and he's gone.

He's already said before he will venture out into the world-wide of football, the PL is his best try. Bout time we get ourselves a German!
 
It would need a lot for him to leave his home club. I personally doubt it and I am sure he will soon sign a new contract

He was not at all happy after the Munich fans booed him. I believe he will leave.
 
he is my muppet transfer! been following his career ever since his debut for Bayern! i hope to God he joins us! would be perfect IMO, exactly what we need!!
 
After the likes of Bebe, it's about time we sign a big name.

Schweinsteiger at 14 letters is a very big name.
 
If he signed and would get a 2 digit number that will cost a fortune to print. :P

Someone should inform the Glazers that shirt printing is where the real money is.

Schweinsteiger would be a great start...
 
Thank god we'll never sign Jo then

Prepare yourselves for an influx of Japanese players - almost all the Japanese people I know have at least 8 or 9 letter last names.

We'll never sign Kaka once the Glazers catch onto the shirt printing thing, unless they get to charge extra for that "á".
 
Someone should inform the Glazers that shirt printing is where the real money is.

Schweinsteiger would be a great start...

Where is Venegoor of Hasselink playing nowadays?
 
Prepare yourselves for an influx of Japanese players - almost all the Japanese people I know have at least 8 or 9 letter last names.

We'll never sign Kaka once the Glazers catch onto the shirt printing thing, unless they get to charge extra for that "á".

I don't mind Honda :drool:
 
we could also tell the portughese and brazilian players in our squad to put their full name on the shirt....
 
we could also tell the portughese and brazilian players in our squad to put their full name on the shirt....

Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha? :lol:

But that'd be like telling Giggs to put Ryan Joseph Giggs OBE on his shirt.
 
He'd be a great buy for us, he has the all round game to fit in at United and thrive in the Prem.

How many Germans have played for Real?
 
I fully expect him to stay at Bayern but he's 1 of a few players I would genuinely love to see at United.
 
I fully expect him to stay at Bayern but he's 1 of a few players I would genuinely love to see at United.

He almost left Bayern Munchen for Juventus a few years back, it was stopped ms Sarah Brandtner.. The fans has never forgiven him for that, he has been booed at at the Alianz Arena, and Bastian has uttered that he does not want to play for fans that don't want him there.

I think he is likeley to leave this summer if Bayern wants any money for him, his contract is out the summer of 2012.
 
Would be an excellent signing. But its not often you see us bid for genuine established stars contracted to clubs the size of Bayern.

My gut feeling is he'll go to one of the Milan clubs, or possibly Juve
 
I'm not at all convinced by him. Is he actually a winger or a central mid?

He's a centre mid with a top range of passing, can beat a man, can tackle, great engine, scores and creates and being German he's organized. What more can he do to convince you?
 
Would be an excellent signing. But its not often you see us bid for genuine established stars contracted to clubs the size of Bayern.

My gut feeling is he'll go to one of the Milan clubs, or possibly Juve

If we can't sign him ahead of Serie A clubs, something is very wrong.
 
I will drop trow and *** on the spot if we sign him.

He is exactly what we need in midfield, he also has possibly the most bad-ass name in all of professional sports.
 
He's a centre mid with a top range of passing, can beat a man, can tackle, great engine, scores and creates and being German he's organized. What more can he do to convince you?

No one can doubt his quality. He proved that last season and during the WC that he is a top midfielder.

Van Gaal is now upping up the pressure by saying he might be sold, just to make sure that Schweinsteiger knows that he cant play any games. But again, it needs a lot to get him out of his boyhood club
 
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