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Bayern Munich are reportedly eyeing-up Roberto De Zerbi as a leading contender to succeed Thomas Tuchel this summer.
The German giants are on the lookout for a new boss, with Tuchel to depart at the end of the season following a disappointing campaign.
Bayern sit 13 points behind Bayer Leverkusen at the top of the Bundesliga as they look set set to miss out on the German top flight after winning it for 11 consecutive campaigns, while they also crashed out of the DFB-Pokal and face a crunch game against Arsenal in the last-16 of the Champions League.
Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso had been seen as their number one target, but the former Spain midfielder announced his intention to stay in his role for next season on Friday.
And, according to The Times, this latest development has led to Brighton boss De Zerbi emerging as a leading candidate in the process.
Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed Thomas Tuchel at Bayern
Former Chelsea boss Tuchel is set to depart at the end of the season after a difficult season
Bayern sit 13 points behind Bayer Leverkusen and are set to miss out on the Bundesliga title
The report claims the Italian is highly-rated by Bayern's management, with Max Eberl - who was appointed as the club's sporting director in February - a major admirer.
It goes onto claim Eberl has already put out feelers to
