Man United’s Erik ten Hag on Bayern Munich’s radar as potential Thomas Tuchel replacement

German giants Bayern Munich have identified Erik ten Hag as a prime contender to succeed the departing Thomas Tuchel, Soccernet.football reports.

The Bavarians are ramping up their search for a new head honcho, with Tuchel leaving following an unsuccessful Bundesliga title defence, wrestled away by Bayer Leverkusen in a historic triumph.

With Ralf Rangnick, Julian Nagelsmann, and even Xabi Alonso shunning the opportunity, Bayern’s gaze has now fixed firmly on Ten Hag, the current tactician at Manchester United.

According to Sky Sports News, Bayern officials have contacted Ten Hag’s representative, Kees Vos, probing the Dutchman’s interest in assuming control at the revered Allianz Arena.

While no formal discussions have been held with the United boss himself, Ten Hag has been apprised of Bayern’s keenness.

However, the seasoned coach has reportedly communicated his unwavering commitment to steering Manchester United through the remainder of the season as the Red Devils strive to clinch European football and hoist the FA Cup.

Despite enduring a challenging campaign at Old Trafford, where off-field turmoil and operational glitches have marred his efforts, Ten Hag remains highly regarded by Bayern’s hierarchy.

His previous exploits with Ajax, coupled with a debut season in England, have earned him credibility, with Bayern sympathizing with the obstacles he has faced in Manchester.

Intriguingly, whispers suggest that Ten Hag could yet be handed another term at the helm of United, a prospect deemed beneficial for all parties involved.

Yet, the allure of Bayern Munich looms large, particularly considering Ten Hag’s past association with the club, having coached their reserve team for a fruitful two-year spell.

At Bayern, Ten Hag would find himself in familiar territory: a conducive environment for domestic supremacy and a robust sporting framework reminiscent of his Ajax tenure.

With a superior squad at his disposal and reduced global scrutiny, coupled with the promise of Champions League football, the chance at switching to Bavaria could prove irresistible.

Despite the setback of surrendering the Bundesliga crown to Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich remain firmly in contention for European glory, eyeing a berth in the Champions League final pending a showdown with Real Madrid in the semifinals.