Bayern Munich have reportedly held preliminary discussions with the agents of Roberto De Zerbi and Julian Nagelsmann. The pair have reportedly been on Manchester United's list of potential successors for Erik ten Hag should Sir Jim Ratcliffe decide to part ways with the Dutchman this summer. The Manchester Evening News understands that Ratcliffe is not totally convinced with ten Hag, having refrained from publicly assessing his tenure when asked. De Zerbi is also being linked with
Liverpool and
Barcelona with the two clubs set to lose their current managers at the end of the season. With Brighton keen to tie De Zerbi to a new deal, the Italian boss revealed both parties have yet to reach an agreement. READ MORE: Getafe manager gives transfer update on
Manchester United player Mason Greenwood READ MORE: Why Kobbie Mainoo was absent from Manchester United training He said: "At the moment, no. We didn't find the agreement. The contract is a part of the future. It's important for me, it's important for everyone but it's a small part, the big part is the plan. We have to speak with the club." According to TEAMtalk , Bayern have stepped up their interest and discussions with both managers' agents. The Bavarians axed Nagelsmann in March of last year and replaced him with Thomas Tuchel, but things haven't gone the way they planned and Bayern find themselves some way off the top of the table. Elsewhere, United are reported to be ready to pay Gleison Bremer's release clause and skip any potential negotiation with
Juventus. The club are claimed to have intensified contact with the Juve defender over a possible summer move. Bremer has been an integral part of the Italian giants' defence, helping them to concede just 23 goals this campaign. With reported interest from
Chelsea , Liverpool, Newcastle United and
Tottenham Hotspur, United are been keen to jump ahead and put the money on the table. That's according to Italian outlet La Repubblica , who say that the United hierarchy are ready to pay his release clause 'without having to negotiate.' It is said Bremer has a release clause of €60million (£51m). Although Juve would prefer not to part ways with the Brazilian, the club's financial situation will mean that they will consider offers if they arrive. United are likely to need at least one centre-back in the summer with Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans' contracts expiring at the end of the campaign.