Bayern Munich 'hold positive talks with Liverpool-linked Xabi Alonso'

The Bavarians announced a fortnight ago that they will part ways with Tuchel at the end of the season following a disappointing 2023-24 campaign.

Tuchel was only appointed Bayern boss in March 2023 following the sacking of Julian Nagelsmann, and after leading the club to their 11th successive Bundesliga title last season, the German giants are now at risk of enduring a trophyless season for the first time in 12 years.

Indeed, Bayern have already been eliminated from the DFB-Pokal, losing to third-tier outfit Saarbrucken, while they currently trail Lazio 1-0 in their Champions League last-16 tie.

Meanwhile, Bayern have lost two and drawn one of their last four Bundesliga matches and now sit 10 points adrift of unbeaten leaders Leverkusen, who are bidding to win their first-ever title under the tutelage of in-demand boss Alonso.

Leverkusen have put together an sensational 34-game unbeaten run across all competitions this season — an all-time German record — with Alonso's side still in contention to win the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and Europa League.

Since joining Leverkusen in October 2022, Alonso has developed into one of Europe's brightest young coaches, and the 42-year-old has understandably caught the eye of a number of top European clubs including Bayern and Liverpool.

Liverpool are believed to have identified Alonso as their primary target to replace outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp, who will be vacating his post at Anfield at the end of the season.

A recent report claims that the Reds have made their first official approach to lure Alonso away from Leverkusen ahead of next season.

However,