Bastian Schweinsteiger has agreed to join Manchester United in a spectacular coup for manager Louis van Gaal. It is understood the Germany midfielder's relationship with Van Gaal was a major factor behind his decision to accept United's offer of a contract believed to be worth £7.2m a year over three years, the same as his current deal with Bayern. According to BILD, the 30-year-old has informed Bayern bosses of his intention to join United and is on standby to fly to Manchester to complete the formalities of a medical and signing the papers. The German daily also reported that Schweinsteiger did not attend the club's traditional pre-season presentation at the Allianz Arena.Bastian Schweinsteiger has agreed a move to Manchester UnitedThe 30-year-old has accepted a three-year deal worth £7.2m a yearSchweinsteiger will fly to Manchester for a medical and to sign contractFee still needs to be agreed between the clubs with Bayern wanting £15m
All that remains to be resolved is the fee, with Bayern understood to be looking for upwards of £15million but _ viewing that as excessive for a player of his age with just 12 months left on his Allianz Arena deal.