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According to German journalist Christian Falk, Manchester United are interested in signing Thomas Muller in the upcoming January transfer window.
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The former Germany international has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford, with reports even previously suggesting that the forward was of major interest back when Louis van Gaal was in the dugout.
Despite a move to Manchester failing to materialise for the Bayern Munich man, Falk now claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are seemingly keen on revisiting their interest in the attacker.
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Having sold Romelu Lukaku to Inter in the summer, United left themselves with just Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood as their sole options in attack. Reports in recent weeks had claimed the club are interested in making a swoop for Juventus veteran Mario Mandzukic, but it now appears Solskjaer’s side also have Muller in their sights.
Winner’s mentality
After hearing the latest report surrounding Muller, United fans would be forgiven for getting a sense of deja vu. The German has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for what feels like forever, and whilst numerous years have gone by since they were first interested in him, he would still represent shrewd business for the club.
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Having a winner’s mentality is often one of the under-appreciated aspects of the job description. It’s the kind of attitude and hard-working approach that exists in only the very best players, and gives them the motivation to continue to strive to be the best. Muller’s work ethic is unparalleled, with even Jurgen Klinsmann hailing his commitment to cause, and he also comes with numerous Bundesliga titles and Champions League triumphs to his name.
Solskjaer has admirably looked to refresh and rejuvenate his squad with young talent, both from those signed in the transfer market and from within the club by way of the academy. Whilst Muller may not fit that profile, the 30-year-old offers something completely different to what the current crop of United players offer – a champion’s instinct.
That experience and know-how of playing in big games in pressure-cooker environments, would serve the club so well and help United’s young prospects enormously – the German has won an incredible 22 trophies in his time with Bayern and Germany. So whilst it may not be signing him in his prime, but Muller remains a potentially huge coup for the Red Devils if they can pull it off.