Thomas Tuchel to Man Utd?! Ex-Chelsea boss tipped to succeed Erik ten Hag in sensational Premier League return - with Bayern bosses unhappy over ‘appreciation’ comments

Ten Hag's future at United appears uncertain with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co. urging for serious improvements in league standings. They are 12 points behind leaders Liverpool and even a top-four finish looks unlikely given their poor returns in the English top-flight.

Meanwhile, in Germany, all is not well at the Allianz Arena as Bayern's top management has allegedly taken offence to Tuchel's comments where he admitted that he "felt more appreciated" at Chelsea and is "very hard to escape" criticism in the Bundesliga, according to Christian Falk.

The Bayern bosses feel that Tuchel's comments are unwarranted as they have not witnessed the desired development in the team's performance despite providing him with a marquee signing like Harry Kane. The report adds that Tuchel still holds a keen interest in the Premier League, and especially harbours a desire to sit at the Old Trafford dugout, which could lead him to return to England.

Xabi Alonso is weaving his magic at Bayer Leverkusen which has propelled them to the top of the Bundesliga standings. They currently enjoy a four-point advantage over second-placed Bayern which has further put Tuchel's position under scrutiny.

If Ten Hag departs in the summer and Bayern miss out on the league and the Champions League, Tuchel could potentially pack his luggage for Manchester. Managing a historic club, who are desperate for a revival of fortunes, is a challenge too appealing for the tactician to refuse.