Football365, citing Sport Witness and Bild, reported that Bayern Munich are considering an approach for Manchester United head of recruitment Christopher Vivell to replace Nils Schmadtke, who has been sacked as their head of scouting.
Bayern's interest in Vivell
Sport Witness, citing Bild, said Vivell's own future at United is no longer certain.
Sport Witness, citing Bild, said Bayern are big admirers of Vivell following the work he did at RB Leipzig between 2020 and 2022.
Sport Witness, citing Bild, said Vivell has a good relationship with Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund, as the pair worked together at Red Bull Salzburg.
United timeline around Carrick
Michael Carrick is Manchester United head coach.
On Tuesday, Manchester United came back from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League.
Football365 said United chiefs have been tipped to make a final decision on Carrick's future towards the start of the international break, which begins on November 9.
Football365 said United's home clash against Aston Villa on Sunday will prove crucial to Carrick's future.
Names in the manager discussion
Football365 said Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann have emerged as the two main candidates to replace Carrick.
Football365 said United's director of football, Jason Wilcox, has made Howe his No 1 target, whereas Vivell thinks Nagelsmann should get the job.
Football365 said Vivell is Nagelsmann's key backer at Old Trafford.
Football365 said Wilcox, in contrast, is pushing for Howe to join.
Football365 said Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks set to listen to Wilcox over Vivell.
The Athletic's revelations
The Athletic revealed on Tuesday that Wilcox's data analysis, leadership skills and organisation have all been questioned by fellow United staff.
The Athletic also revealed that Wilcox put forward Russell Martin as a coach United should 'keep an eye' on, having previously appointed him at Southampton.
