Manchester United tried to sign Thomas Muller 'at all costs' this summer, claims super agent Giovanni Branchini

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Manchester United were keen to sign Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller
Giovanni Branchini claims United tried everything to sign the German
The 26-year-old remained in Bavaria amid rumours of a £71million bid

By Mike Keegan For Mailonline

Published: 03:56 EST, 1 October 2015 | Updated: 09:09 EST, 1 October 2015

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Manchester United wanted Thomas Muller 'at all costs' this summer, according to a super agent.

Giovanni Branchini says the Premier League leaders were willing to shell out whatever it took to bring the German star to Old Trafford from Bayern Munich.

The 26-year-old remained in Bavaria but Italian Branchini, amid rumours of a £71m bid, said it was not for a lack of trying on United's part.

Manchester United wanted Thomas Muller 'at all costs' this summer, according to a super agent

Giovanni Branchini says United were willing to shell out whatever it took to bring the German to Old Trafford

WHO IS GIOVANNI BRANCHINI?

Giovanni Branchini has been representing some of the most talented players in the world during a career spanning over 20 years.

President of the Italian Agents Association, Branchini has represented the likes of Rui Costa, Romario and Ronaldo and Clarence Seedorf.

In a Q&A with calciomercato.com, he was asked to unveil a secret.

'Manchester United wanted Thomas Muller at all costs,' Branchini responded, before adding: 'I’ve spent days trying to explain Bayern Munich would never let him leave - so in the end they changed their mind.'

Branchini added that the bumper new Premier League TV deals have transformed the transfer market, meaning mid-table English clubs now have the financial muscle of Italian giants.