Bayern Munich open talks with ex-Man Utd manager to replace Thomas Tuchel | Football

Bayern have already been dealt two setbacks in their efforts to find a successor for Tuchel with Xabi Alonso vowing to stay at Bayer Leverkusen for at least another season, while last week, Julian Nagelsmann extended his contract with Germany’s national team.

Zinedine Zidane, who has not managed a team since leaving Real Madrid in May 2021, has been strongly linked with a move to Bayern but over the weekend, the German club distanced themselves from a move for the 51-year-old.

According to Sky Germany, Rangnick and Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi are on Bayern’s shortlist and the German club have already held negotiations with the former Manchester United interim manager.

The report claims that talks with Rangnick, which were held before Nagelsmann turned down a return to Bayern, were ‘positive’, while the 65-year-old is said to be ‘open’ to a return to the Bundesliga.

Rangnick already has vast experience of managing in the German top flight with Stuttgart, Hannover 96, Schalke, Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig.

He is currently head coach of Austria’s national team and is set to lead his side during their Euro 2024 campaign this summer.

When asked earlier this month if he had spoken to Bayern, Rangnick said: ‘No. Why should I?

‘I feel comfortable here. I still have a contract until 2026 and our goal and our path will continue after the Euros.’

Bayern, meanwhile, have also considered U-turning on their decision to let Tuchel leave at the end of the season.

‘The decision was made beforehand. But it was made together. That’s why we don’t need to discuss it. I really enjoy working with Thomas,’ said Bayern’s director Max Eberl at the weekend.