Bayern Munich Striker Mario Gomez is Closing in on Three-year Extension

A Agent of Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez has revealed that his client is close to extending his stay at the Allianz Arena to a speaking with Kicker, Uli Ferber explained that it is only a matter of time before the Germany international and the club reach an agreement to we are well on our way, he said.

The Gomez previous contract was set to expire in June 2013, is expected to put pen to paper on a 3 year deal that will extend his stay until at least 2016 in ferber did not comment on the player expected earnings to a previous report claimed that Bayern would pay Gomez as much as €9 million per season in the 26-year-old is currently joint-top scorer in the Bundesliga alongside Schalke's Klaas-Jan Huntelaar to found the net 18 times in all competitions and the gomez has scored 80 times since moving to Munich in 2009.

Mario Gomez Personal life for he was brought up in Unlingen, an Upper Swabian village and is of German-Spanish descent to his father is a Spaniard from Granada and his mother is German and he has both nationalities but decided to play for the German national team at the age of 17.

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos Wants Victory Over Azerbaijan To Move Closer To Euro 2012 Qualification

Germany midfielder Toni Kroos has urged his side to take another step towards confirming the place in the finals 2012 European Championship on a Tuesday night by the beating Azerbaijan in Baku.

Joachin Low's men extended their perfect run in Group A match win by a 2-1  over Austria on Friday evening, and will be looking to a secure a berth in tournament next summer with victory over the group minnows on Tuesday.

The Bayern Munich man, who played an a important role in Austria win, told Kicker that he felt the team were always on top poistion and that concentration will be key in the seeing off Azerbaijan to secure another three points.

In the first half we had the game under control of a Overall and we adapted well when we lost the ball in attack, and we were able to a counter well.

He played the match against Azerbaijan, he added: "We have to be focused once more, and get the win and It can be our last major step towards the finals."

The absence of a Sami Khedira is likely to give Kroos another outing from the start on Tuesday, against a side that has only managed one win match from its five qualifying outings.