THOMAS MULLER has been advised to leave Bayern Munich.
And that could pave the way for Manchester United to try and land the Germany legend.
Muller, 34, is struggling for game time at the Allianz Arena this season – especially following Harry Kane’s arrival.
The likes of Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry and even Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting have also limited his involvement under Thomas Tuchel.
It means vice-captain Muller has two goals and five assists from 15 appearances this term.
But those 15 games total just 575 minutes of football and only include six starts.
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Now Lothar Matthaus has encouraged the 126-cap international to move on after 23 years with Bayern for a new venture elsewhere after nearly 700 first-team appearances.
World Cup-winning captain Mathaus – who left Bayern for New York MetroStars in 2000 – urged Muller to make a similar move.
He wrote for Sky Sport in Germany: “At Bayern Munich he will no longer get the minutes he got two years ago. If he has the confidence to play from the start like he did two years ago, then he has to change clubs. You have to say that openly.
“Muller’s situation looks like a gradual decline.
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“As far as Muller’s future at Bayern is concerned, the question is what Thomas wants. Is he content with only being a part-time worker or even not playing at all?
“Muller is rooted in Munich, but perhaps he can imagine a new life experience, for example in North America?”
But according to Bild, Erik ten Hag will likely attempt to sign Muller in 2024.
The Dutchman is a big fan of the experienced forward and reportedly reached out to him last winter over a possible transfer.
Now he could be prepared to go back in for Muller to bolster his squad.
Muller is said to be keen to see out his contract which expires at the end of the season – although Tuchel would be open to him signing an extension to stay put.
Matthaus added: “If Thomas is satisfied that he will only be used now and then and the club communicates this clearly to the outside world, it is okay for all parties.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
