Bayern Munich got Pep Guardiola but have been turned down by Thomas Tuchel... the German coach is an ideal fit for Arsenal (despite feud with Gunners chief scout Sven Mislintat)

Daily Mail | March 26, 2018

A few years ago, it was Pep Guardiola; now it is Thomas Tuchel.

A young football coach, known for his tactical innovation, has decided to take a gap year, and now all anybody wants to know is where he will go next.

In 2013, Guardiola surprised everyone by choosing Bayern Munich. Now, Thomas Tuchel has surprised everyone by turning them down.

German tactician Thomas Tuchel is eyeing a return to management after a sabbatical year out

Success is what Tuchel brings before ultimately leaving under a cloud — Despite drawing comparisons to Pep Guardiola, Tuchel rejected the chance to manage Bayern

Tuchel has drawn comparisons to Pep Guardiola for his tactics

The pair went head to head in the Bundesliga and soon may both be in the Premier League

For Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Tuchel was always the first choice to succeed caretaker coach Jupp Heynckes, and had finally persuaded president Uli Hoeness of his cause, before both men were left blushing when Tuchel reportedly turned them down this weekend.