Manchester United are reportedly preparing to table a last-minute bid for Schalke 04 midfielder Julian Draxler.

Draxler had been linked with a move to Serie A giants Juventus, but their inability to get a deal over the line means United boss Louis van Gaal is ready to swoop for the 21-year-old, according to reports from Italian publication Tuttomercatoweb.

It is understood Schalke are looking for a transfer fee in the ballpark of £20million for the German international.