Bayern keen to keep Bastian

Bundesliga champions hope winger will stay

By Chris Burton   Last updated: 16th September 2008

Bayern keen to keep Bastian

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Bayern Munich are hoping to persuade Bastain Schweinsteiger to pen a new contract with the club.

The Germany international is currently tied to the Bundesliga giants until 2009, but is attracting interest from abroad.

Negotiations regarding a new deal broke down in May, rousing the attention of interested parties keen to add the combative winger to their squad.

With Schweinsteiger having captained his country in the recent World Cup qualifiers, Bayern realise they must act quickly if they are to avoid losing one of their prized assets to a European rival.

"We are anxious to keep to him," said club chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

"Bastian's development is very satisfying, he has been playing outstandingly well."