Bayern Munich is reportedly on the brink of securing a surprising move for Burnley boss Vincent Kompany to replace Thomas Tuchel as coach, as indicated by both German and English media sources. It is reported that the Belgian has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern, prompting the German club to work on a compensation package for Burnley, where Kompany still has four years remaining on his contract. This potential move comes in the wake of Burnley's recent relegation from the Premier League after just one season in the English top flight.

The search for Tuchel's successor has seen several prominent figures linked to the role, including Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Rangnick, all of whom reportedly turned down the job. Bayern had initially attempted to persuade Tuchel to stay on after announcing his departure in February, but those discussions failed to yield a positive outcome. Kompany, who has Bundesliga experience from his time at Hamburg before joining Manchester City, has built a respectable reputation during his tenure at Anderlecht and Burnley, despite the latter's relegation from the Premier League.