Bayern Munich give up on Xabi Alonso pursuit and prepare next managerial move: report

Bayern Munich are set to give up on their pursuit of Xabi Alonso as their next manager, with the hierarchy’s attention now turned elsewhere in Europe. 

Thomas Tuchel is set to depart at the end of the season, with it looking increasingly likely that Bayern will finish the campaign without a trophy. With Bayer Leverkusen now 11 points clear in the Bundesliga, Xabi Alonso had put himself at the top of their shortlist to replace Tuchel.

However, with Liverpool preparing to pay a record £21m compensation fee for the Spaniard, Bayern Munich have started looking at alternative options. It seems they’ve settled on their preferred candidate, too, as the German giants look to return to their previous dominance both nationally and in Europe.

According to German outlet AZ, Bayern Munich are now pursuing Feyenoord manager Arne Slot, after growing increasingly impressed with the Dutchman’s record in the Eredivisie.