Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola says midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger will be given the choice of whether to stay or leave the Bundesliga champions — with Manchester United lying in wait.

Ajax boss Martin Jol has confirmed he will stay at the Amsterdam club despite interest from Fulham.

Ajax centre-back Thomas Vermaelen claims he is on the verge of a move to Arsenal.

Holland midfielder Mark van Bommel is rated as doubtful for his country‘s crucial Euro 2004 play-off match against Scotland.