The Three Lions prepare for their World Cup qualifier against Ukraine next week when Slovakia head to Wembley on Saturday for a friendly.

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Celtic winger Aiden McGeady according to Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni.

The 22-year-old Irishman, who came through the youth ranks at Parkhead, has indicated he would be interested in playing abroad and Trapattoni has revealed that Bayern boss Jurgen Klinsmann, whom he coached at both Inter Milan and Bayern, is keeping an eye on the player.

“I met my old Bayern assistant in Germany recently and he asked me what I think about McGeady because they are are following him,” Trappatoni told the Scottish Sun.

“They wanted my opinion and I said McGeady is one of our most important players.

“With more confidence, he has the possibility to improve even further.”

The Three Lions prepare for their World Cup qualifier against Ukraine next week when Slovakia head to Wembley on Saturday for a friendly.

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