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      Thomas Tuchel snubs Premier League club despite soon-to-be-axed Bayern Munich boss being desperate to return to England

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is not interested in managing West Ham despite being desperate for a Premier League return.The outgoing Bayern Munich boss has unfinished business with English football having been sacked by Chelsea in September 2022.
      Tuchel is not interested in taking the West Ham jobCredit: AP
      West Ham’s current boss David Moyes is out of contract at the end of this season and recent results have placed him under extra pressure.
      Some fans even want him out following a run of eight games without a win in which they have conceded 16 goals.
      Hammers’ chiefs are exploring possible options for a change of coach while remaining firmly behind Moyes for the immediate future.
      Tuchel will become a free agent in the summer after it was announced he will be leaving German champions Bayern at the end of this season.
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      But sources close to the German say Tuchel will only entertain ideas to manage at the biggest clubs in England.
      Liverpool are losing head coach Jurgen Klopp this summer and with new people on the board at Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag is facing an uncertain future.
      Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe is also under pressure with his team eighth in the Premier League despite the backing of Saudi billions.
      Tuchel managed Chelsea for a year and a half from January 2021 and won the Champions League and Club World Cup before helping the club through the most turbulent period in its history.
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      Russia’s invasion of Ukraine forced then club owner Roman Abramovich to sell the club amid strict financial sanctions imposed by the UK government.
      Americans Todd Boehly and sidekick Behdad Eghbali bought Chelsea for just over £2 billion in May 2022 and sacked Tuchel 100 days later following a 1-0 defeat at Dinamo Zagreb.
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      Graham Potter, Steve Cooper and Julen Lopetegui are all names also thought to be being considered by the West Ham hierarchy. More

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      Ex-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel desperate for Premier League return as he eyes Man Utd and Newcastle after Bayern exit

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      THOMAS TUCHEL is desperate for a Premier League return.Bayern Munich on Wednesday announced former Chelsea chief Tuchel will leave the German club at the end of this season.
      Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Manchester United and Newcastle could both be looking for a new manager soon.
      And Tuchel — who led the Blues to the Champions League title in 2021 — would be interested.
      Tuchel was shown the exit door at Stamford Bridge in September 2022 and has told friends how much he has missed managing in England.
      The 50-year-old is leaving Bayern after a torrid spell.
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      The team have lost their last three games and are eight points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
      Bayern will battle Liverpool for Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, who played for both clubs.
      Yet Tuchel only joined Bayern 11 months ago to replace Julian Nagelsmann and led the club to an 11th successive title.
      His contract was until 2025 but Bayern have struggled and — despite Harry Kane’s arrival — Sunday’s 3-2 loss at Bochum was another blow.
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      In a dig at the players, Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said: “Every individual at the club is called upon to achieve the maximum in the Champions League and Bundesliga.
      “I particularly emphasise the responsibility of the team.”
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      Tuchel said: “I will leave after this season. Until then, my team and I will do everything to ensure maximum success.”
      Next up for Bayern is a tricky game against RB Leipzig on Saturday as they look to avoid making it four defeats in a row. More

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      Xabi Alonso’s preference ‘revealed’ as Liverpool and Bayern Munich ‘make enquiries over Bayer Leverkusen boss

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      XABI ALONSO is “more willing” to join Bayern Munich than Liverpool, according to reports.The Spanish head coach, 42, is bidding to lead Bayer Leverkusen to the first Bundesliga title in their history – with his club eight points clear of title rivals Bayern heading into the final 12 matches of the campaign.
      Xabi Alonso faces a tough decision this summerCredit: Getty
      But he is already being linked with an exit in the summer as two of Europe’s biggest clubs – both of whom he played for – circle for his signature.
      With Jurgen Klopp announcing he will leave Anfield at the end of the season, Alonso has been tipped to take over from the German.
      But Liverpool now face competition from Bayern after it was confirmed on Wednesday that boss Thomas Tuchel will depart in the summer.
      And according to Sky Sports journalist Florian Plettenberg, Alonso is “more willing to join Bayern Munich instead of joining Liverpool”.
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      The reporter also went on to state that both clubs have “enquired” about bringing Alonso in.
      However, the ex-Spain midfielder remains focused on his job at Leverkusen.
      Alonso, who is unbeaten after 22 Bundesliga games this season, received a seal of approval from Klopp to replace him at Anfield.
      Last week, the outgoing Liverpool manager said: “Xabi is doing an incredible job.
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      “If there were not the rumours around, that’s completely independent, if you had asked me eight weeks ago about Xabi Alonso, I would have gone ‘Oh my God’.
      “The dinosaurs if you want, Ancelotti, Mourinho, Guardiola, maybe me, we will not do it – OK maybe Mourinho.
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      “But all the rest of us will not do it for the next 20 years. The next generation is already there and I would say Xabi is the stand-out in that department.”
      Alonso, who in the past has referred to managing Liverpool as a “dream”, spent five seasons at the Reds, playing more than 200 games and winning both the Champions League and FA Cup.
      After five years at Real Madrid, he then joined Bayern where he claimed three Bundesliga titles and the German Cup.
      But while he has history with both Liverpool and Bayern, he could yet opt to stay at Leverkusen.
      Alonso has a contract with the Bundesliga leaders until 2025. More

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      Zinedine Zidane ‘will only return to management for three jobs’ as Bayern Munich hunt new boss

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      ZINEDINE ZIDANE will reportedly only return to management should three specific jobs become available.The Frenchman has been linked with the Bayern Munich post following the announcement that Thomas Tuchel will be stepping down.
      Zinedine Zidane will only manage one of three potential jobsCredit: Reuters
      Tuchel will leave Bayern at the end of the season, prompting the Bundesliga giants into a hunt for their next manager.
      Zidane, 51, along with Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso have been spoken about as potential options.
      The former Real Madrid manager has been out of work since leaving the LaLiga giants in 2021.
      During his time as Bernabeu boss, he enjoyed enormous success winning the Champions League three times and the league twice.
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      Since becoming a free agent, Zidane has been tipped with moves to Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.
      However, Sport have claimed that only three jobs would interest Zidane in returning to the dugout.
      This includes Bayern, as well as his former side Juventus and the French national team.
      An insider told the outlet: “Zinédine sees FC Bayern like Real Madrid: an institution as a club with a great past and great working conditions.
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      “Both clubs have many similarities in the way they work.
      “In this respect, it was for him German record champions a topic that he never rejected.
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      “But he definitely doesn’t want to go to England, that’s for sure.
      “But if those in charge in Munich want to get him, they have to give him the sporting power and fulfill his wishes.
      “He is very ambitious and subordinates everything to success. He doesn’t want to leave anything to chance.”

      As revealed by the insider, Zidane has no interest in managing in the Premier League.
      This could rule him out as an option for Liverpool should they miss out on Alonso. More

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      Bayern Munich already line up next manager after agreeing to part ways with Thomas Tuchel in summer

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      XABI ALONSO is being lined up to replace Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich.Tuchel will leave the German giants at the end of the season after a disastrous run of fixtures.
      Thomas Tuchel is set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of seasonCredit: Reuters
      Alonso is the top managerial target for a host of top clubsCredit: Reuters
      Xabi Alonso and Thomas Tuchel embraced before their 3-0 title showdownCredit: EPA
      The German’s long-term position became untenable following three consecutive defeats – a first for Bayern since the Pep Guardiola days of 2015.
      His side was dismantled 3-0 by Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen last week, which threatened to end their 11-year reign as Bundesliga champions.
      They were then beaten 1-0 by Lazio in the Champions League last-16 first leg in Rome.
      The pressure increased on Tuchel after Sunday’s 3-2 loss at bottom-half Bochum left his side eight points behind Alonso’s Bundesliga leaders.
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      Alonso is now understood to be Bayern’s top candidate to take over in the summer.
      Facing a first trophyless season in 12 years, Bayern’s primary plan was to reach the end of the campaign with Tuchel and assess the situation.
      But it was confirmed on Wednesday that Tuchel will in fact leave at the end of this campaign.
      The former Chelsea boss said: “We have agreed that we will end our working relationship at the end of this season.”
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      In 44 matches as manager so far, he has won 28, drawn five and lost 11.
      Leon Goretzka has compared Bayern’s recent downturn “a horror movie that doesn’t stop.”
      Alonso,42,is in cruise control at the top of the league and is unbeaten in all competitions.
      The German giants will have to fight off some serious competition from Liverpool in order to employ his services.
      The Spaniard was tipped to replace Jurgen Klopp after the Reds manager dropped the bombshell that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. 
      Leverkusen chief Simon Rolfes claims he is “sure” Alonso will stay with the club despite interest from both sides.
      If they fail to nab Alonso, Bayern will consider three-time Champions League winner Zinedine Zidane.
      Meanwhile, rumours swirled that former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could come in as interim boss. More

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      Fans say ‘it’s not April 1 yet’ as Bayern Munich line up sensational move for Man Utd legend Solskjaer amid horror form

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      OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER is being lined up as a sensational replacement for Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich.Tuchel finds himself under immense pressure at the Allianz Arena following three defeats in a row.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a shock target for Bayern MunichCredit: Getty
      Thomas Tuchel is feeling the heat at the Allianz ArenaCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane is at serious risk of remaining trophylessCredit: AP
      That sees the reigning Bundesliga champions at serious risk of an early Champions League exit and eight points off Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen.
      Sky Sport Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg was first to claim Bayern are weighing up a stunning move for Solskjaer to take over as interim boss.
      And SunSport understands the legendary Manchester United striker – and somewhat underwhelming boss – is indeed being eyed by the German giants.
      Bayern remain unlikely to sack Tuchel before the end of the season.
      But should results fail to improve, and the Bavarian bosses ditch the Champions League-winning Chelsea boss, Solskjaer would be in contention to take over as interim chief.
      Zinedine Zidane is also linked with the job but Liverpool-target Xabi Alonso remains the preferred candidate as he works wonders at Leverkusen.
      But the news about Solskjaer understandably left fans utterly baffled.
      One joked: “It’s not April 1st yet…”
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      Another wrote: “Please no.”
      A third added: “Noooo. You have to be on the wind-up? Surely not?”
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      But a final user quipped: “Fans are going to be in for a shock when they realise that Mr ‘Just Vibes’ is actually a top-drawer head coach and man-motivator. Would be a great appointment.”
      Solskjaer, 50, permanently etched his name into Manchester United history when he scored the epic 93rd-minute winner in the Champions League final… against Bayern.
      He retired from his playing days in 2007 before stepping into coaching, initially with the Red Devils academy before two successful stints at former club Molde either side of a dreary spell with Cardiff.
      The Norwegian was given the United gig in 2018, initially as an interim boss to replace Jose Mourinho.
      After a flying start, Solskjaer got the job on a permanent basis and proved a unifying presence at Old Trafford, guiding United to second in the Premier League in 2021/22.
      However, things soon turned sour and he was sacked in November 2022 following a 4-1 loss to Watford, with the club having lost five of their opening 12 games.
      The ex-striker has been out of work ever since.
      But he revealed this month he is ready to return to management – and was open to working in a new country.
      He said: “I’ve got at least one club job in me. It has to be an interesting one, somewhere, an adventure, somewhere, I can be myself.
      “No disrespect, but after you’ve managed Manchester United for three years, it’s like, where do you go?
      “I want to feel that pressure again. You know, when you see the games, you miss it.

      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s managerial careerRECORD
      Molde – Nov 2010 to Jan 2014 – P 126, W 69, D 26, L 31, Win % 54.76Cardiff City – Jan 2014 to Sep 2014 – P 30, W 9, D 5, L 16, Win % 30.00Molde – Oct 2015 to Dec 2018 – P 118, W 66, D 19, L 33, Win % 55.93Man Utd – Dec 2018 to Nov 2021 – P 168, W 91, D 37, L 40, Win % 54.17Total – P 442, W 235, D 87, L 120, Win % 53.17
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      Tippeligaen: 2011, 2012
      Norwegian Football Cup: 2013

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      UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2020–21
      Premier League Manager of the Month: Jan 2019

      “I’ve had offers. Most recently, two from Saudi Arabia.
      If you’ve managed Man Utd, you put your own criteria about what you want to work with. I love England and the Premier League.
      “Even the Championship feels stronger than ever, but I don’t feel bound to England. Maybe a different challenge where I need to experience a new culture and learn a new language.”
      Bayern suffered embarrassment earlier in the season when they were dumped out of the DFB-Pokal Cup by third-tier FC Saarbrucken.
      Tuchel’s men flew through their Champions League group with five wins and a draw – including the double over United – to top their group.
      🚨🇳🇴 Solskjaer on the ’99 final: “I never watched the whole game. I watched the 15 minutes after I came on once. But I saw that goal a million times.” #MUFCpic.twitter.com/dJh1XRgE83— UtdPlug (@UtdPlug) May 13, 2023

      But their form has fallen off a cliff in recent weeks, with a crushing defeat to Xabi Alonso’s surprise title challengers Bayer before the first-leg last-16 loss at Lazio.
      Now the likes of Harry Kane, Eric Dier, Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane – all former Premier League stars – as well as Bayern heroes Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller and Joshua Kimmich are at risk of seeing their 2023 title-winning manager sacked.
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      And that could extraordinarily lead to the incredible temporary appointment of Solskjaer.
      However, Jose Mourinho, Hansi Flick and Roberto De Zerbi are also among the early contenders to take over in the Bayern dugout should Tuchel go.
      Solskjaer famously broke Bayern hearts in the 1999 Champions League finalCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The goal etched the Norwegian’s name into Manchester United historyCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      Xabi Alonso could be another option to replace TuchelCredit: AP
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      Harry Kane unhappy at Bayern Munich as fuming boss Thomas Tuchel blames England captain’s team-mates

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      HARRY KANE is unhappy at ­Bayern Munich — and boss Thomas Tuchel says his team-mates are to blame.England captain Kane’s dream of winning team silverware is threatening to turn into a nightmare.
      Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich from Tottenham to get his hands on silverwareCredit: AFP
      The England skipper has bagged a whopping 28 goals for the Bavarians so farCredit: GETTY
      But Bayern are in danger of ending the season without a trophyCredit: GETTY
      Bayern are being eclipsed in the Bundesliga by Bayer Leverkusen and also in danger of being turfed out of the Champions League.
      Kane’s personal contributions have also diminished rapidly.
      At the start of the month, he celebrated his 28th Bayern goal since leaving Tottenham last summer.
      But he failed to register a single shot on target in his last two games.
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      Tuchel said: “Harry takes care of himself. He doesn’t need me.
      “He’s not happy with the connection in games.
      “Neither are we. I’ve rarely seen such a discrepancy between training and matches.
      “The way he scores in training, the way he puts his chances away — it’s incredible.
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      Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel is under mounting pressure at the Allianz ArenaCredit: GETTY
      “It’s world class. But then we rarely find him in matches.”
      A 3-0 league loss at Leverkusen and a 1-0 first-leg reverse in the Champions League against Lazio have put Tuchel in danger of the sack.
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      And Leverkusen’s 2-1 win at Heidenheim yesterday moved Xabi Alonso’s side eight points clear at the top.
      “Tuchel cannot afford another setback at struggling Bochum tomorrow.
      The former Chelsea boss added: “Maybe the current state of things will give us that decisive kick.
      “The atmosphere is obviously a little gloomy. That being said, we aren’t out of the Champions League just yet. We’re all committed to turning things around.
      “We’ll give it our all to muster up the energy we need to reverse our fortunes.
      “At Bayern it’s about always getting back up and putting your neck on the line.
      “We’re still in second place. We don’t need to be ashamed of that. We don’t need any sympathy.
      “I’m not expecting a walk in the park in Bochum. It’ll be a tough pitch, tough opponent, who’s got good results lately.
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      “We’ve also adapted our training but that’s normal.
      “After two defeats in a week it doesn’t make sense to just keep trotting along.” More

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      Bayern Munich ‘increasingly likely to SACK Thomas Tuchel as they join Liverpool in race to land Xabi Alonso’

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      THOMAS TUCHEL looks increasingly likely to get the boot as Bayern Munich join Liverpool in the race to land Xabi Alonso.Bayern Munich have now slipped five points behind Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen and it looks likely their 11 year reign at the top of the table will dribble to an end.
      Xabi Alonso has been rumoured to jump ship to Bayer Leverkusen’s biggest rivalsCredit: Rex
      Thomas Tuchel’s future at Bayern Munich hangs in the balanceCredit: Rex
      Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to Lazio in the first leg of the Champions League – coming only four days after Leverkusen thrashed them 3-0 in the Bundesliga – spelled doom for Tuchel.
      The former Chelsea boss only joined the German giants 11 months ago and his contract is not due to expire until 2025.
      But according to The Times his future is hanging by a thread.
      If things get any worse for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, or if they fail to make a comeback against Lazio in the second leg of their tie, then a mid season sacking might be afoot.
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      Hansi Flick, the only coach ever to be sacked from the German national team, is rumoured as a potential caretaker manager.
      But it is Alonso they really want and they are allegedly hoping the Spaniard will jump ship from their main Bundesliga rivals.
      The Spaniard, 42, has already been touted to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, Xavi Hernandez at Barcelona, Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid and now Manchester City are even in the equation.
      So it’s hardly surprising that the out of form Bayern Munich have joined the race to get their hands on Europe’s hottest ticket.
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      Alonso played for Bayern between 2014 and 2017, and the German giants are likely hoping this might swing the odds in their favour.
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      Speaking after the Lazio fiasco in Rome, the Bayern Munich sporting director, Christoph Freund, said: “Of course Tuchel is struggling with the situation, which is very difficult for all of us.
      “We are all in the same boat.
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      “It is not easy, but we will get out of this together.
      “That is our goal.”
      Things are not going so well elsewhere in the Bayern Munich ranks.
      Harry Kane’s recent fall from glory has led fans to believe the striker has a ‘trophy curse’, as England’s record goalscorer just can’t seem to get his hands on any silverware.
      In an exciting twist, Tuchel has now been linked with Barca, who previously shortlisted him after Ronald Koeman’s exit in 2021. More