Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has emerged as Bayern Munich’s most well-liked option to turn out to be their new head coach, in line with Sky in Germany.
Bayern are trying to find Thomas Tuchel’s successor after the German’s departure was confirmed final week.
The Bundesliga aspect have now turned their attentions to Kompany, with each events present process concrete and optimistic talks however there isn’t any settlement but.
Sky Sports activities Information has contacted Burnley for remark over Bayern’s curiosity in Kompany.
The Belgian, whose contract at Turf Moor runs till the summer time of 2028, is needed by Bayern sporting administrators Max Eberl and Christoph Freund.
Bayern have additionally gathered info on Mauricio Pochettino, who left Chelsea on Tuesday, however no discussions have taken place, with the German giants targeted on Kompany.
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Their curiosity within the 38-year-old comes regardless of him enduring a troublesome season with Burnley after the Clarets have been relegated from the Premier League for a right away return to the Championship.
However the ex-Manchester Metropolis captain, who has additionally managed Anderlecht, does have information of the Bundesliga having performed at Hamburg earlier than becoming a member of Metropolis.
Bayern have to date been pissed off of their search to exchange Tuchel with Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso, Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann and Austria coach Ralf Rangnick all rejecting the job.
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The Bavarians had additionally proven an curiosity in Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner however the Austrian is glad at Selhurst Park.
Bayern’s transfer for Kompany ‘dangerous’ and ‘experimental’
Sky in Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg:
“Max Eberl and Christoph Freund, the two sporting directors, are totally focused on finalising the possible deal with Kompany.
“There are no agreements or anything signed yet, but talks and negotiations are ongoing and Bayern want to finalise the search for the new coach in the next days.
“Though Bayern has gathered info on Mauricio Pochettino within the final days, there was no direct contact between the membership and the previous Chelsea supervisor in the previous couple of hours. The indicators level to Bayern specializing in Kompany.
“After all these very heavy weeks for Bayern, with the rejections of Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann and Ralf Rangnick, Pochettino would right now be candidate and personality who you could sell to the public.
“He has managed PSG, Eric Dier, Harry Kane, had success with Tottenham and an excellent second half of the season with Chelsea. However Max Eberl is below strain at Bayern now they usually need to create a ‘new Xabi Alonso’ factor.
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“Going for Kompany is risky, it’s dangerous, it’s 100 per cent experimental. But Bayern see something in Kompany right now. They have also received the feeling and confirmation from Kompany that he is ready for the big, big challenge of Bayern.
“Whether or not it is the best step for Kompany now? It is tough to say. Possibly Kompany will reject Bayern as effectively they usually go for Pochettino. You by no means know with Bayern at this stage.”
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