Bastian Schweinsteiger To The Premier League?

Aug 02, 2010 - Munich, Germany - BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER.
In an announcement that is sure to thrill managers of several Premier League clubs, Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has revealed his ambitions of playing in the Premier League. The German midfielder has a contract with the Bavarian club until the summer of 2012, but claims he would be interested in a switch to England.

In an interview with the Sunday Times, Schweinsteiger spoke of his admiration for several Premier League clubs and even gave English fans a glowing reference. He said: For me, in England the fans are better. When the team give their best, they are not booing. Its more like they are fans more with the heart.

I love the atmosphere in English stadiums. When we played last year in Manchester it was fantastic. My brother is a big fan of Man U and he always says, Go to Man U, go to Man U. I say, I cant, I cant. But I dont know what will happen with me, I have a contract to 2012 and well see.

Signing Schweinsteiger would certainly be an incredible coup for any English side. He starred for Germany during the World Cup and was at the heart of their comprehensive Quarter Final victory over a beleaguered England side.

His calm presence in midfield would surely fit in perfectly with the fast pace of the Premier League and while he claims he cant go to Manchester United, if a move was available Im sure Sir Alex Ferguson would love to bring him to Old Trafford.

The resemblance with Paul Scholes is clear. Two players who love to have the ball and can be deadly when given time and space. Schweinsteiger would certainly be an excellent replacement for Scholes when he finally decides to retire.

Personally I see a move to United as the most likely destination for ! the midf ielder. While Manchester City could obviously attract him with massive wages, United always have the pulling power of success.

Wayne Rooneys contract extension indicated a big name signing could be round the corner for United, and they dont get much bigger then Schweinsteiger. Given that he does not have a long term deal either, he wouldnt come with a massive price tag. So in theory the deal is very feasible.

What do you think? Could Schweinsteiger arrive at Old Trafford? If not could you see the German star elsewhere in the Premier League?

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