Schweinsteiger's current contract at Bayern is set to run out by the end of the season, and the German international is yet to agree an extension at Allianz Arena.

Speculation grew over the last few weeks that the 24-year-old wants to leave the Bundesliga, in order to seek a new adventure in either Italy or Spain.

Juventus seem to be leading the race to sign the player, after sporting director Alessio Secco has been given the thumbs up to offer Schweinsteiger a contract worth around £3.5 million per season.

It is still unknown whether the Old Lady will reach an agreement with Bayern over signing the player in January, or will opt for waiting until the end of the season when Schweinsteiger will be a free agent.

After breaking his way through Bayern's youth ranks in 2002, Schweinsteiger has scored 18 goals in over 150 participations for Bayern. He also played 62 times for his country, hitting the net 17 times in the process.