Man United transfers: Thomas Muller delivers Red Devils blow – report

Manchester United have suffered a transfer blow with Thomas Muller set to sign a new Bayern Munich contract.

The Red Devils have been regularly linked with a move for the Germany international over the 12 months as Louis van Gaal looks to bring the Bayern striker to Old Trafford.

Muller has a contract with Bayern until 2019 but German media outlet Bild is reporting that the 26-year-old is set to extend his current deal in the near future.

Chelsea have also been linked with a move for the World Cup winner after he scored 13 times in 14 Bundesliga games.

Fjortoft likened Muller to United’s famous one-club legend Ryan Giggs after he retweeted Bild’s report that the striker will extend his current contact.

As expected: Thomas Müller will extend his contract at Bayern. Can see him work at Bayern after his career too https://t.co/Uv3vRuU2Tr

— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) December 3, 2015

In my opionon @esmuellert_ is one of the best players in the world. So efficient. But is Mr Bayern. "the Giggs of Bayern"

— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) December 3, 2015

Muller has also netted five times in five Champions League group-stage games so far this season.

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The Bayern forward has also made two assists in addition to his 13 Bundesliga goals this term.