Bayern Munich have compiled a three-man shortlist of potential replacements for Manuel Neuer, with the club expecting the veteran goalkeeper to retire at the end of the season.
Neuer, 40, has not formally confirmed his retirement. However, recent reports from Germany indicate that a foot injury has increased the likelihood of the former Germany international ending his playing career.
Neuer is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history, and Bayern now face the task of planning for life after their long-serving number one.
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Jonas Urbig is expected to take over as Bayern’s first-choice goalkeeper. The club is nevertheless seeking a more experienced option to provide cover.
Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, Fulham’s Bernd Leno and former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius are reportedly under consideration.
The three candidates would offer Bayern experience behind Urbig as the club prepares for a possible change in goal at the end of the season.