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Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is being considered as a short-term option by Bayern Munich if they opt to sack under-pressure Thomas Tuchel. (Sky Germany)external-link

Steve Bruce is interested in becoming the next South Korea boss after Jurgen Klinsmann was sacked last week, but he also features on shortlists for clubs in the Saudi Arabia Pro League. (Mirror)external-link

Manchester United are interested in Bayern Munich and France forward Mathys Tel, 18, with his agent admitting they must “consider all the options” this summer. (90min.com)external-link

The Red Devils have made AC Milan and Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 25, a top target too. (Football Transfers)external-link

Chelsea are tracking Bologna and Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 22, but face competition from a host of clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United and Barcelona. (Teamtalk)external-link

Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich, 29, is set to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season because his relationship with manager Thomas Tuchel has broken down. (Bild – in German)external-link

Aston Villa are unlikely to turn Nicolo Zaniolo’s loan from Galatasaray into a permanent deal this summer, with the 24-year-old Italy midfielder keen to move back to Serie A. (Calciomercato – in Italian)external-link

Unai Emery’s side are considering a move for Red Bull Salzburg and Israel’s 19-year-old Oscar Gloukh. (Football Insider)external-link

Brentford director of football Phil Giles, former Monaco sporting director Paul Mitchell and ex-Roma general manager Tiago Pinto are potential candidates to replace Dan Ashworth at Newcastle. (The i)external-link

Arsenal are considering a move for Aston Villa’s 28-year-old England striker Ollie Watkins. (Fichajes – in Spanish)external-link

Gareth Southgate is monitoring three uncapped midfielders – Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo, 18, Everton’s 22-year-old James Garner and 29-year-old Harrison Reed of Fulham – as he plans his England squad for next month’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. (Mail)external-link

West Ham are concerned that technical director Tim Steidten is unhappy at the club and may leave at the end of the season. (Guardian)external-link

Manchester United assistant coach Eric Ramsey is set to be appointed as manager of MLS side Minnesota United. (The Athletic – subscription required)external-link

West Ham, Crystal Palace and Southampton are considering a move for Sunderland’s 23-year-old English forward Jack Clarke, who is valued at £20m. (Football Insider)external-link

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