Who will replace Manuel Neuer? Bayern eye AC Milan hero Mike Maignan as one of three candidates to succeed Germany hero as first choice goalkeeper

Despite signing a new one-year contract that will keep him at Bayern Munich until 2026, the Bundesliga champions have reportedly prepared a shortlist that has three names who could replace the veteran German international as the club's first-choice goalkeeper in the future, according to Sky Sports.

Earlier, manager Thomas Tuchel had mentioned that Neuer can continue to play for as long as he wants to and that the club would want him as their number one. During a press conference, the German said: "As long as he feels as good and keeps it as he is. We're not giving it any limits. Then he can stand in goal for as long as he wants."

The report suggests that AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan's name is there in the shortlist along with Dortmund's Gregor Kobel and Stuttgart's Alexander Nubel. The French custodian has appeared in 10 Serie A matches in the ongoing season where he managed to keep four clean sheets.

The defending champions, who are two points behind league Bayer Leverkusen, will aim to take home all three points as they take on Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday.