10 Players Most Likely To Join Manchester United This Summer

3. Bastian Schweinsteiger - Evens

Current Club: Bayern Munich The image of German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger nursing a bloodied face in the World Cup final could well be the most pertinent of all those released from the carnivale of football this summer, because the Bayern Munich man carried a messianic message on his boots throughout the tournament. The player's "The Chosen One" tag might seem somewhat tacky, but the arrogance is well placed, and the German star would fit perfectly into the high-pressured Premier League game. He is an all-action midfielder, and word is that Louis Van Gaal is more attracted to the idea of his coming to United than he ever was to bringing compatriot Toni Kroos to Old Trafford (which is one of the reasons why that other German was allowed to go to Real Madrid). If he was to sign for United - and the bookies seem to think there's an equal chance - he would bring steel and stability to the United midfield alongside Herrera, and he would represent a strong candidate to replace Michael Carrick in the long-term. Actual Likelihood Of Move: 50/50 is about right.