3. Erik ten Hag
At the end of the last season Ajax manager Ten Hag was linked with a return to the German side, and he declined to rule out the possibility of returning to the Allianz Arena. Ten Hag managed the second team of Bayern between 2013 and 2015, and he still has a large number of friends in Germany.
The 49-year-old Dutchman has won many honours, leading Ajax to the Eredivisie title last season and to the Champions League semifinals. Such a resume will surely cater to Bayern, for it has been six years since their most recent UCL win.
2. Massimiliano Allegri
At the conclusion of the 2018-19 season, while explaining his unexpected departure from Juventus, Allegri had stated he planned to take a short break from football. But he could be tempted to end his hiatus if Bayern come knocking.
The Italian has an outstanding resume in Italy, leading AC Milan to their most recent league title back in 2011, only to leave for current Italian champions and eight consecutive Serie A winners, Juventus.
Allegri, who is known for his mobility and strategic knowledge, has a proven record of getting the best out of high-profile names. Football fans would remember the explosion of goals from Ibrahimovic and Robinho in 2011.
The 52-year-old would certainly be an expert helmsman at a time when Bayern are looking to stabilize the ship after a unexpected capsizing at the start of the season.