Germany great Lothar Matthaus says Thomas Muller should leave Bayern Munich.

The veteran has lost his first-choice status this season and is being linked with Manchester United.

Matthaus wrote for Sky Deuschland: “At Bayern Munich he will no longer get the minutes he got two years ago. If he has the confidence to play from the start like he did two years ago, then he has to change clubs. You have to say that openly.

“Muller's situation looks like a gradual decline.

“As far as Muller's future at Bayern is concerned, the question is what Thomas wants. Is he content with only being a part-time worker or even not playing at all?

“Muller is rooted in Munich, but perhaps he can imagine a new life experience, for example in North America?"

Matthaus added: “If Thomas is satisfied that he will only be used now and then and the club communicates this clearly to the outside world, it is okay for all parties."