Bayern Munich’s CEO is sick of Man United contacting him about Muller

Published 21:50 5 Oct 2015 BST

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Ed Woodward is nothing if not persistent.

The Manchester United executive vice-chairman reportedly spent most the summer transfer window pursuing deals for players such as Neymar, Gareth Bale and Thomas Muller. The club ended up Anthony Martial instead, and that has worked out pretty well so far, but Ed may not have given up hope of signing a world-class superstar for United.

MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 04: Thomas Mueller (L) of Muenchen celebrates after scoring the opening/first goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on October 4, 2015 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Micha Will/Getty Images for MAN)

According to Christian Falk, football correspondent for German newspaper Bild, Bayern Munich' chief executive officer is absolutely sick of being contacted by United over Muller's availability. Heinz Rummenigge reportedly said: "I told Ed Woodward that I can't switch off my email account, so he should stop sending offers for Muller." https://twitter.com/cfbayern/status/650774421817458688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

However, this could just be a sign that their stance is weakening, Ed. Don't stop believing...