Five possible destinations for Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp

After Pep Guardiola, the one manager who has been making most top European clubs salivating at the prospect of his availability is finally available. News that Jurgen Klopp will be leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season is one that will have left many chairmen with pumped fists.The 47-year-old German who guided Dortmund to successive Bundesliga titles and a Champions League final is widely regarded as one of the finest coaches in Europe. His admission that he doesn't "plan to take a sabbatical" means that several top clubs have been alerted to the prospect of signing him in the summer.Let us look at five possible destinations for the 47-year-old Jurgen Klopp.

#1 Manchester City

Dumped out of Europe early again, after posting another limp defence of their title, Manuel Pellegrini's position at Manchester City is under threat in the summer. Although the club have Guardiola in their sights, the fact that he isn't going to leave Bayern Munich until 2016 at the earliest means that City might have to settle for the second-best option. Having envied Bayern's spending power for a long time, the mere prospect of being able to cherry pick the finest players in the world, might be reason enough for Klopp to make the move to City.

If that isn't enough, the fact that City need a massive squad overhaul in the summer, means that the German has the opportunity to sign the players he needs to fit in with his style of play.

Verdict: Most likely considering City's spending power and Klopp's high ambitions.

#2 Paris Saint-Germain

Paris Saint-Germain manager Laurent Blanc

When your side is leading the league, having already won a cup (Coupe de la Ligue), is in the final of another (Coupe de France) and is the quarter-final of the Champions League, you don't expect your position as a manager to be under threat. Then again, Laurent Blanc is the manager at PSG. A club with lofty ambitions and a bottomless well of money.

Even if Blanc wins the quadruple or even the treble, it wouldn't be a surprise to see him given the boot, especially if they lose to Barcelona in the quarter-finals. Despite their position at the top of the league, it is fair to say that PSG have looked lethargic on quite a few games this season. The owners, who have always been big on getting the best names in the business, wouldn't think twice about replacing the unpopular Blanc especially if it means more European success.

Verdict: Very likely if PSG lose to Barcelona.

#3 Real Madrid

Just a year on from winning La Decima for Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti faces a very real possibility of a sack, given Real Madrid fail to secure a silverware at the end of the season. Although they have gone on a 22-game winning run, their performances in 2015 haven't been up to the mark.

Should Real fail to go through to the semi-finals of the Champions League and finish second behind Barcelona in the league, it would be the second time in three years that Real finish without a major trophy. While a move for Klopp seems unlikely at the moment, the fact that such a talented coach is on the market and given the side's propensity for changing managers at the drop of a hat, means that a move cannot be ruled out with certainty.

Although Ancelotti's charm hasn't worn off and there is still plenty of goodwill towards his him after the 10th European crown, the club's ridiculously high demands for trophies means that a switch is certainly possible.

Verdict: Depends on Real Madrid having a trophy-less season.

#4 Arsenal

Perfect time for Arsene Wenger to call it a day?

This is seemingly the stain that simply won't go away. Despite Arsenal's lofty league position and a potential FA Cup final looming in the distance, rumours linking the German to the position currently held by Arsene Wenger is one that continues to run and run.

While a second place finish and another trophy might not lead to Wenger calling it a day, the prospect of such a highly-rated manager being available might just prompt him to, knowing that the future will be safe and sound.

While it looks unlikely now, having been linked with the Arsenal job more times than anyone else in recent memory, it might just be a case of now or never for the Gunners, who wouldn't get a better candidate to fill the Frenchman's shoes once he decides to quit.

Verdict: Depends on whether Wenger decides to quit

#5 Liverpool

At the start of the season, any rumours linking Klopp to Liverpool could have been swept aside easily. But the prospect of no Champions League football yet again, might just force the Liverpool owners into making a managerial change.

For all of Brendan Rodgers' good work, it looks as though the club have hit a glass ceiling in recent times. Last season's second-place finish was largely the result of Luis Suarez and with Steven Gerrard also leaving at the end of the season, the Reds management might just think of this as the perfect time to bring in someone with a pedigree of proven domestic success.

At 47, Klopp isn't much older than Rodgers, so the club's long-term plans will also be boosted with this switch. The other possible hindrance is Klopp's ambition and whether he would want to join another club, which, like Dortmund, might have to sell their best player every season.

Verdict: Depends on how ambitious Klopp is.

Edited by Staff Editor