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Midfielder’s relationship with LVG could help Manchester United sign star player

The 30-year-old was instrumental in Germany’s World Cup winning campaign in Brazil, where they defeated Argentina in the final. In the 2014/15 season, he won the Bundesliga for third year in a row.

The German international has one year left on his contract at the Allianz Arena. His contract situation with the Bundesliga winners has seen him reportedly attract interest from the 20-times English champions.

Makaay says Schweinsteiger’s relationship with United manager Louis van Gaal could help the Premier League giants land the Bayern star.

“He’s an amazing player, a world champion.