Bayern Munich are one of Europe’s most successful clubs, with six Champions League titles and a remarkable history against Manchester United.

The German giants famously suffered heartbreak in the 1999 Champions League final when Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored in stoppage time to complete United’s historic treble.

However, Bayern have dominated more recent meetings, including their last encounter in December 2023.

Kingsley Coman scored the winner in a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford, eliminating Erik ten Hag’s United from European competition.

The clubs are scheduled to meet again on 20 January 2027 in this season’s Champions League.

Interestingly, Bayern’s connections to Manchester United extend beyond their European rivalry.

Former Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann has been contacted regarding the possibility of replacing Michael Carrick.

Meanwhile, former Bayern youth coach Sebastian Hoeness, currently managing Stuttgart, has also attracted interest.

Carrick’s future remains uncertain after United collected just eight points from their opening ten Premier League matches.

Despite last week’s 3-2 comeback victory against Roma, Sunday’s 4-4 draw with Aston Villa left United in the relegation zone.

Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are expected to recommend Carrick’s dismissal during Wednesday’s meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe in Monaco.

However, another Bayern Munich figure has now emerged in United’s discussions.

Manchester United consider Bayern Munich coach

According to BBC Sport, Manchester United are considering Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks as a potential addition to Carrick’s backroom staff.

Rather than replacing Carrick, Danks could provide additional coaching support if United decide against dismissing their manager.

The 43-year-old previously worked alongside Carrick at Middlesbrough between December 2022 and June 2024.

He subsequently joined Vincent Kompany’s coaching staff at Bayern, having previously worked alongside the Belgian at Anderlecht.

Danks also coached at Aston Villa, where he briefly served as caretaker manager, and contributed to England’s Under-20 World Cup triumph in 2017.

More recently, he has deputised for Kompany during his absence from the Bayern dugout.

BBC Sport reports that Danks was considered by United during the summer, although no appointment materialised.

For now, his potential arrival represents an alternative to another managerial change, with Ratcliffe facing a crucial decision over Carrick’s future.