Bayern Munich close to deal for Vincent Kompany to take over as manager

BURNLEY TO BAYERN: Vincent Kompany is close to landing the Bayern Munich job. Photo credit: Richard Sellers/PA Wire.

Bayern Munich are close to ending their protracted search for a new manager by handing the vacancy to Burnley’s Vincent Kompany.

The Bundesliga club have encountered frustration in their hunt for a replacement for Thomas Tuchel, who departed after ending the season without winning a trophy.