Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has rubbished suggestions that the club is attempting to force out Mario Gotze.

It was reported in some sections of the German press on Wednesday indicated that Gotze would be left out of Bayern's Champions League squad for next season if he did not leave the Allianz Arena this summer.

However, Rummenigge insists that nothing of the sort has occurred and has threatened legal action against any who make such accusations.

"This is complete fiction," the chief of the Bavarian giants told the club's official website.

"It remains the case that we will resolutely defend ourselves against all false or even malicious reporting using all legal means available to us."

A statement from the club added: "It has been reported that FC Bayern has 'threatened' Mario Gotze by stating he would not be nominated to play in the Champions League if he remains at the club.

"FC Bayern Munich has demanded that various media sources cease and desist from reporting false claims."

Gotze, who has been heavily linked with Liverpool in recent months, is currently away with the Germany squad at Euro2016.