Thomas Tuchel has reportedly turned down the Bayern Munich job because he has been in negotiations to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
According to German publication Bild, he wants to manage abroad next and has had talks about replacing Arsene Wenger.
Other reports, including ones from talkSPORT and The Sun, are now claiming that Arsenal are close to replacing Arsene Wenger at the end of the season.
Thomas Tuchel looks set to take over from the Frenchman next season.
Arsenal have been linked with a number of managers from all across Europe but are now a step closer to bringing in the German once Wenger departs when the campaign draws to a close.
Arsenal have been linked with a move to bring in a new manager to replace their longest serving-manager in history, Arsene Wenger, for some time now.The Frenchman was handed a two-year extension after his side managed to rescue last season by winning the FA Cup.
Tuchel has been out of work since May 2017 when Dortmund sacked him and he is also on Chelsea’s radar if the Blues part company with Antonio Conte at the end of the season.