Sydney FC 'in talks' with Bayern Munich great Muller
Muller, who has left the German Bundesliga giants after the recent Club World Cup, has been heavily linked to a move to the MLS in the United States.
But according to the report in the Sydney Morning Herald, the player and his representatives have also been in talks with the Sky Blues "for several weeks" about a move to Australia, and the club believes there is still a chance of convincing him.
Sources with knowledge of the negotiations said that the 2014 World Cup winner had been impressed with the pitch made to him by Sydney FC.
A move would see Muller play again alongside former Bayern teammate Douglas Costa.
The report added that Muller's answer is expected "within the next week or so, with the club recently informed that they are one of the final two options he is considering."
Broadcaster Sky have reported that one of the options in the US for Muller is Los Angeles FC, while FC Cincinnati said last month that they had offered Muller a deal.
The Herald said on Wednesday that Sydney FC have declined to comment, while Muller's management was also contacted for comment. Muller has yet to officially confirm whether he will continue playing football.
The veteran midfielder, who boasts 131 Germany caps, is currently on holiday and is expected to sign a contract with his new club next week, Sky said.
Muller left Bayern after 25 years of service as his contract expired this summer and he wasn't given a new deal.
His last game for his boyhood club was the 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
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