Manchester United have tried and failed to land Thomas Muller on numerous occasions.
The Bayern Munich man has been one of Europe's most consistent performers for well over a decade but has spent his entire career at the Allianz Arena. Now at the age of 34, there is a decision for Muller to make with his contract winding down in Bavaria.
He remains an integral figure for the German champions, but would have no shortage of offers if he did choose to try something new late in his career. Muller has made more appearances than any outfield player in the club's history but was first on United's radar 10 years ago.
Louis van Gaal helped a young Muller blossom in the Bayern first-team and looked to bring him to Manchester. The Dutchman was ready to spend big, but even that wasn't enough for the Bundesliga outfit, who had no interest of letting their player go.
"Insane offer" snubbed
Muller previously told Merkur : "Bayern clearly rejected the whole thing - despite this insane offer from United. [But it was a] huge vote of confidence from Bayern."
That decision underlined the value Muller had to the German club and he's continued to win title after title in his homeland. Alongside that he's regularly picked up other domestic honours and added a second Champions League to his CV after Bayern's treble triumph in 2020.
United's interest in Muller didn't end with Van Gaal's departure in 2016. Erik ten Hag cut his teeth at Bayern and clearly has similar admiration for the German with Bild reporting that last January the current United boss made an approach to sign him.
Once again, the club were unsuccessful. Muller's versatility has always been a huge asset. He's played as a No 9, out on the flank but also occupied deeper roles in midfield. His productivity is underlined, not only by his goals, but the amount of assists he's accumulated.
Tuchel clear on plan
Thomas Tuchel is now the man looking to get the best from Muller at the Allianz Arena. This is the former Chelsea boss' first full season at Bayern and he's made no secret of the fact he wants to keep Muller amid interest from the MLS and the Saudi Pro League.
"Of course we want him on our team," said Tuchel. "It goes without saying that he wants to continue. He is in great shape, keen to train and play, he is a footballer through and through. Why shouldn’t he continue playing at the highest level?
"Of course, we don’t know now what role he will have in the new season. I see him very positively because he is someone who gives the team energy. It’s only November now, so of course we can’t say how his role will develop, but he is a legendary player, an icon for our team and gets the maximum respect."
Muller has already made 14 appearances across all competitions, scoring twice. There is increased competition at Bayern with Harry Kane now their premier marksman and youngster Mathys Tel having a growing influence.
Charliey
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And yet still He keep on destroying your team Remember 8 - 2
Not only my team don’t be sentimental… that squad destroy every team… Madrid only won them because of referee so… don’t be biased as if they only play Barcelona everyday…
Feltart
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he's not even good a enough and he doesn't stand a chance in epl
Your english is not good enough 😂😂😂
Feltart
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This muller can’t survive the football outside Germany he is a 1man team player.. without Bayern don’t think he can get in man-u first team…
And yet still He keep on destroying your team Remember 8 - 2
hanaeilryz
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if it happens like that ,it was very fantastic
FcBayernFürimmer
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U sack Tuchlel and bring him back to the starting line up, Kane will score more goals..
finally someone said it 👏 lol 🙏
Akaks
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U sack Tuchlel and bring him back to the starting line up, Kane will score more goals..
Suebceklru
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stupid sense
Sla1091
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Don't tell me that..... It's over or its done with Muller in at Allianz arena🔥💔
foocemopyz
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I am 32 years old...but inspite of My Age....this man THOMAS MULLER ♥️ is MY INSPIRATION ❤️ in ⚽I can't take the INSULT he is getting from that FUCKER 🖕 TUCHEL 🖕 any more ...I think Its Time for MULLER to move to ENGLAND👉👉 & KAN UTD is the BEST OPTION 👉👉
fooabckmty
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just when u think there may be some football sense at man United, baaaaaam! they drive it home, who do una this strong thing?? mulller ke??!
hansing
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he is old
Cruiseking
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There is no way Muller a CR7 fan will play for ETH he doesn’t see ETH as a good person and clearly ETH can’t handle big super stars
Zuhaeklmp
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United don't need muller
Yes ooooh
Eljon2023
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he's not even good a enough and he doesn't stand a chance in epl
Clearly don’t have a clue about this sport, 🥱 he is better than all man 💩 utd together
Muñchëńłêgęńdš
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we fan we do not need old player we need young guys to perform there talent
You have rashford Antony martial gernacho and many more They are not as good as muller and they are all young.
BayernJosh234
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United don't need muller
gm11
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Why go for muller?. He's too old, if you're going for a Bayern player go for Kingsley Coman he'd make a bigger impact.
Charliey
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This muller can’t survive the football outside Germany he is a 1man team player.. without Bayern don’t think he can get in man-u first team…
Bigromeo1
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mad Man United
karlkurt
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man u should leave old brain n go for younger talents
look where that's got you
Reoaipsty
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strange.. what Mannu management is doing??... with all respect to muller... why dont they consider age?
yipbdkmntz
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Manchester united should look for long term players instead and not short term because muller won't be productive beyond five years and that's not good for us.
did I hear u say five years
temdeilnst
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Saying that Man U should buy young players I agree 💯 but saying Muller isn't a great player yhu are wrong
buuabekprz
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we fan we do not need old player we need young guys to perform there talent
Henbinortz
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he's not even good a enough and he doesn't stand a chance in epl
Satabeiop
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if you will buy young player with the right mentality and build the team, you stop the nonsense transfer of old men you guys are bringing in, United is s World Class Club and that status will forever be, so is better you represent that fame and build a fearless squad for success, than facing disgrace day in day out.
Jewackmprs
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man u should leave old brain n go for younger talents
hoaeilmt
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Manchester united should look for long term players instead and not short term because muller won't be productive beyond five years and that's not good for us.