Bayern Munich add under-pressure Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to manager shortlist
The Dutchman was a coach at the German giants a decade ago (Picture: Getty)
Bayern Munich have hastily compiled a new managerial shortlist following Ralf Rangnick?s rejection and are considering under-pressure Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag.
The Bavarians have been looking for a new head coach since Thomas Tuchel announced he would be stepping down at the end of the season, though their hunt for a replacement has encountered a number of obstacles.
First-choice target Xabi Alonso announced he would be staying with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen for at least another season, while backup target Julian Nagelsmann opted to extend his contract with the German national team.
Talks seemed to be progressing well between Bayern and Ralf Rangnick last week, but then he became the third coach to snub a move and instead committed his future to Austria.
Bayern have now been forced to go back to the drawing board yet again and German newspaper Bild are reporting that a new shortlist has already been compiled.
Benfica coach Roger Schmidt now looks like the frontrunner, though the Portuguese side will demand a big compensation fee, while former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui is also being considered.
But the shock name on the list is United boss Ten Hag, who is one of the candidates director of sport Max Eberl is weighing up.
Ten Hag is under mounting pressure at United (Picture: Getty)
Any move will be dependent on whether United stick with the Dutchman or part ways at th...
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