Bayern consider approaching interim coach to wait for No.1 aim Alonso or Klopp

Bayern Munich could be set to appoint an interim manager to replace outgoing head coach Thomas Tuchel in a bid to wait out Xabi Alonso's spell at Bayer Leverkusen, according to reports in Germany.

The former Bayern Munich midfielder has enjoyed a prodigious stint in charge of the Bundesliga side, and in just his second season at the helm, helped them to secure their first-ever league title.

In an unprecedented unbeaten season across all competitions, Leverkusen also remain in contention for German Cup and Europa League honours.

With Tuchel set to leave Munich at the end of the 2023-24 campaign, Alonso had long been discussed as the front-runner to takeover at his former club - only for the 42-year-old to double-down on his commitment to his current side and announce his intentions to honour his contract.

But despite entertaining the appointment of a range of other candidates - including former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi - Alonso may still play a large role in Bayern's future planning.

As per Kicker, the club are believed to be toying with employing a manager as an interim boss for a period in a bid to wait out Alonso's spell at their Bundesliga rivals - or even ahead of making an audacious move for outgoing Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.

The former Borussia Dortmund coach announced his intention to step down after nine celebrated years at Anfield in January, citing a lack of 'energy', and Klopp is not thought to be entertaining an immediate return to management.

However, Bayern appear hopeful that after a break from the rigours of coaching a top-flight side, Klopp could be tempted back to his home country's league.

Names thought to be in contention for an interim role at the club