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He said: “It would be a dream for me. My dad's from Bolton and all his family are there so, for me, it's not like Man United showing interest in a German player, there are very specific ties. My family is there.”

Hargreaves added: “To have the opportunity to play for a club like United would be a dream come true.

"I think Man United is one of the biggest and best clubs in the world.”

“I was flattered by United's interest in the summer and I made my intentions clear as to what I would have liked to have happened.

"I'm under contract at Bayern but it is important that, when you believe in something, you make it clear and say the things you believe in.

“Although I received criticism at the time in Germany, I believed in what I said and that's why I said it.

"In my opinion it is important that if you would like something to happen, you see to it.”