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Ex-Chelsea boss ready to join Bayern after Liverpool link as Man City agree Guardiola deal
CARLO ANCELOTTI is being lined up to replace Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich, according to reports in Italy.
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Guardiola is reported to have already agreed terms on a contract to take over as manager of Manchester City next season and Italian publication Football Italia claim former Chelsea boss Ancelotti is now the frontrunner to take his job in Germany.
The Italian was heavily linked with Liverpool in the summer until Jurgen Klopp was confirmed as Brendan Rodgers' successor at Anfield.
Carlo Ancelotti is being lined up by Bayern Munich, according to reports in Italy
Bayern boss Pep Guardiola could be on his way to Manchester City when his contract expires
He is currently on a year-long sabbatical but confirmed his desire to return too management at the start of next term.
Despite leading Real Madrid to their 10th European Cup in 2014, he has been out of work since being sacked by the Spanish giants at the end of last season.
Guardiola's contract at Bayern is due to expire at the end of the current campaign.
While reports suggest he has already decided to move to England, chiefs in Germany are understood to be desperate for him to extend his deal.
Club legend and honorary president Franz Beckenbauer has already thrown his weight behind the campaign to get him to stay, claiming Guardiola and Bayern are the perfect fit.
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