Bayern Munich Eyes Vincent Kompany as Tuchel's Successor

Bayern Munich considers Burnley manager Vincent Kompany, 38, as a potential successor to Thomas Tuchel. Meanwhile, Aston Villa closes in on a permanent deal to re-sign Ross Barkley, 30, from Luton Town, four years after his loan from Chelsea.Furthermore, Arsenal aims to acquire a striker before their pre-season tour, targeting Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, 24, and Ajax’s Brian Brobbey, 22.

Additionally, Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna receives contact from Chelsea and Manchester United as potential replacements for Mauricio Pochettino or Erik ten Hag. Wolves demand a club-record £60m for Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 24, targeted by Manchester City and Newcastle. Aston Villa welcomes offers for Brazilian defender Diego Carlos, 31, to comply with profit and sustainability rules. Villa manager Unai Emery aims to sign Barcelona’s Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo, 25.

Meanwhile, Stoke City expresses interest in signing England defender Conor Coady, 31, from Leicester. Leicester City, Lyon and Brest vie for Burkina Faso forward Mohamed Konate, 26, a free agent from Akhmat Grozny. Additionally, Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou requests at least three new signings this summer.

Furthermore, Liam Rosenior, 39, who Hull sacked at the end of the 2023-24 Championship season, emerges as a contender to replace Roberto de Zerbi at Brighton. Manchester United eyes Everton’s English defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 21, while Everton pursues Galatasaray’s Colombian centre-back Davinson Sanchez, 27.

Meanwhile, Tottenham readies Brazilian defender Emerson Royal, 25, for sale, drawing interest from Juventus, AC Milan and Bayern Munich. Newcastle considers making a move for 25-year-old Lloyd Kelly as he prepares to leave Bournemouth as a free agent. Additionally, Chelsea sets a £25m asking price for 24-year-old English defender Trevoh Chalobah, who garners interest this summer.

Finally, Corinthians president Augusto Melo visits England next week to discuss the potential sale of 19-year-old Brazilian forward Wesley.