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Bayern Munich will not block Manchester United's pursuit of Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Louis van Gaal’s top midfield target is free to complete a move to Old Trafford this summer.

But the Bayern manager added that the 30-year-old German international remains part of his plans, despite United’s interest.

“Of course I am planning to work with Basti next season,” he said. “Basti has to decide.

“If Schweinsteiger wants to stay here then that’s perfect. He’s a top player. I told him, the future depends on you.

"I do not know, what happened.

“Basti has managed a great career. he must decide what he does alone.”

Van Gaal has identified Schweinsteiger as a player capable of adding authority to his midfield. He is also pursuing Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin after growing concerned by United’s over-reliance on Michael Carrick.

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Meanwhile Guardiola has ruled out a move for United winger Angel di Maria. Bayern have been repeatedly linked with the Argentine, who endured a disappointing first season at Old Trafford.

Addressing the issue, Guardiola said: “I don’t have to watch Argentina games, because I know (Di Maria) and his style of playing very well.

“United did not pay so much money for nothing, he is a great. Although such transfer fees are sometimes really crazy.”

Asked if he was interested, he answered: “No.”