Big boost for Liverpool? Bayern Munich face struggle in Xabi Alonso race as Feyenoord's Arne Slot emerges as candidate to replace Thomas Tuchel

According to AZ, Bayern Munich could consider appointing Feyenoord's Slot as their next manager in the summer when Tuchel leaves the club. The report further adds that the German giants, who were earlier linked with a move for Xabi Alonso, are considering their decision as they think signing the Bayer Leverkusen boss could be complicated.

Alonso, who has managed to keep Leverkusen unbeaten in the Bundesliga and at the top of the league table after 24 games, is also being chased by Premier League giants Liverpool who are in search of a manager to replace outgoing Jurgen Klopp next season. The former Spain international reportedly shares a very close bond with the Reds and thus could make a move to Merseyside ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

45-year-old Slot, who has been in charge of the Eredivisie side since 2021, guided them to the league title last season and also helped them reach the final of the inaugural edition of the Europa Conference League where they lost to Jose Mourinho's AS Roma.

The Bavarian side has managed to win just once in their last four league appearances and they find themselves 10 points behind Leverkusen. Tuchel's side will be next seen in action on Tuesday in the Champions League as they take on Lazio in the second leg of their round of 16 clash.