Premier League Manager Is Helping Bayern Munich Pick Their New Manager

Bayern Munich are on the lookout for a new manager - and it looks like Pep Guardiola could be the man to help solve their problems.

Carlo Ancelotti was relived of his duties last week after a poor start to their domestic and European campaigns, just 18 months after taking over at the Bavarian giants.

The 30-year-old Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelmann has been mentioned as a possible contender to take over, as has former Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel - and even ex-Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal.

Whoever Bayern President Uli Hoeness goes for, it'll be tough to appease everyone, so it looks like he's sought the advice of his former coach, Pep Guardiola.

The Man City manager was spotted back in Munich yesterday, and Hoeness claims to have already told him the identity of the club's new boss:

It remains to be seen if Bayern will go for David Moyes, but if they do, you'll know Pep has succeeded.

Who would you have as the club's new manager?

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Van Gaal Back At Bayern?

He's been out of management since being sacked by Manchester United in 2016, two days prior to winning the FA Cup. Despite claiming silverware, van Gaal was ruthlessly binned.

But over a year out of the game, he's being linked with a stunning job.

_{van Gaal's approach didn't go down well with the United fans or board. Image: PA}

_{van Gaal holds aloft the FA Cup. Image: PA}

Following Bayern Munich parting company with Carlo Ancelotti, the experienced Dutch boss is reportedly a candidate to replace him per German outlet Westdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung via Bleacher Report.

Last week, Ancelotti was sacked after losing to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.

_{Ancelotti interacts with Arjen Robben. Image: PA}

A number of high-profile managers have already been linked with the vacancy, with Hoffenheim's Julian Nagelsmann the favourite.

However, Nagelsmann is reportedly in line to take over the helm at the end of the season with the German champions looking for a manager on an interim basis till the end of the 2017/18 campaign.

The 66-year-old has previously enjoyed a stint at the Allianz Arena. He managed the club from 2009 to 2011, winning the Bundesliga title while finishing runners up to Inter Milan in the 2010 Champions League final.

_{van Gaal receives the obligatory beer shower (top), and celebrates the league title (bottom). Images: PA}

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich are five points adrift of league leaders Borussia Dortmund as they continue to show frailties even without Ancelotti.

Former player Willy Sagnol is currently in charge of the Bayern team.

Van Gaal to Bayern? Watch this space.

Featured Image Credit: Pintrest

Topics: Manchester City, Bayern, Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola

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