Bayern Munch have reportedly identified Arturo Vidal as the main replacement for Bastian Schweinsteiger and are close to finalising a €40 million deal for Chilean.
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Schweinsteiger left the Bavarian giants for Manchester United last weekend, but now Bayern seem to have found his replacement.
According to Sky Italia, the two clubs have almost agreed terms already and it's believed that Juventus initially asked for €45m, but will receive €40m - including performance-related bonuses.
Another source, La Stampa, believes the deal is also done and that Vidal has already agreed on a four-year contract with the Bavarians, which will see him earn around €6.5m per season.
Vidal's agent, Fernando Felicevich, is apparently in Munich already to agree personal terms with Bayern, and it is said that a move is imminent and could be announced today or tomorrow.
It's been suggested that the Chilean has previously been close to joining Bayern, as he was playing for Bayer Leverkusen back in 2011 when they first had him on their radar.
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Vidal has made 171 appearances for Juventus and has scored 48 goals at the Old Lady.
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