Manchester United are monitoring Mario Mandzukic's situation at Bayern Munich amid claims he could be about to lose his place in the European champion's starting XI, according to the Express. Bayern have confirmed that Robert Lewandowski will join from domestic rivals Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season, raising questions over Mandzukic's long-term future at the Allianz Arena. And the striker's situation is being monitored by David Moyes, who was keen on the Munich man during his days with Everton. The 27-year-old attacker has also been linked with Arsenal in recent months, although Bayern chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge claims the player is not for sale. "We're very happy with Mario," said Rummenigge.
"He made a major contribution to us winning so many titles last year. I just have to think back to the goal in London. "He's a fantastic player who has come on leaps and bounds with Bayern. "His contract runs until 2016 and I told his advisor in Marrakech that we would be willing to talk about an extension. We have absolutely no intention of selling Mario."
Despite Rummenigge's hands-off warning, there is still the possibility Mandzukic could force through a move if he finds himself surplus to requirements at Bayern. Lewandowski would almost certainly become first-choice striker at the Allianz, given that he has scored 11 times in 15 Bundesliga appearances already this season. And Munich manager Pep Guardiola has been known in the past to play without a recognised centre-forward, further underlining doubts over Mandzukic's future. Meanwhile, United could find themselves in the market for a striker this summer with Wayne Rooney's future still far from secure. Rooney will be out of contract at Old Trafford in 18 months and there are still no signs of a renewal on the immediate horizon.