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Manchester United had chance to sign Bastian Schweinsteiger instead of Toni Kroos
MANCHESTER UNITED were offered the chance to land Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger instead of Toni Kroos.
United have abandoned their pursuit of £20 million rated Kroos with Louis Van Gaal exploring other avenues.
The Red Devils are readying a massive rebuilding programme and have up to £200m to spend.
But interestingly, United could have landed Schweinsteiger if things had gone their way.
According to Spanish football expert Graham Hunter, Pep Guardiola prefers Kroos to Schweinsteiger and so the latter was offer to United.
It is also believed Schweinsteiger didn't circulate possession quick enough even though United inquired about Kroos' services during their Champions League tie.
Schweinsteiger hit seven goals for the Bundesliga champions last term.