Guardiola's Manchester City Exit Could Open Bayern Door for Slot

Arne Slot's future at Liverpool could be dramatically altered by events unfolding at Manchester City, according to transfer specialist Mounir Boualin, who believes a managerial domino effect could see the Dutchman land the Bayern Munich job.

The Liverpool manager faces mounting pressure as the Reds' campaign unravels. Despite reaching the Champions League quarter-finals, they must overcome Paris Saint-Germain to progress further, whilst a damaging loss to Brighton last weekend has cast serious doubt on their ability to finish inside the Premier League's top five—a far cry from their title-winning status.

Meanwhile, uncertainty clouds Pep Guardiola's position at Manchester City. The Cityzens crashed out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage to Real Madrid and currently trail Arsenal by nine points in the league, despite possessing a game in hand. Their Carabao Cup triumph over Arsenal offers little comfort given the scale of their domestic challenge. Rumours persist that Guardiola could step aside at season's end, with the club already exploring contingency options.

Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and Vincent Kompany have both surfaced as potential replacements, according to reports from January 2026. Kompany currently manages Bayern, creating the theoretical pathway Boualin has outlined.

Speaking on the Transfermind podcast, Boualin revealed that a top German club has already begun discreet enquiries regarding Slot's circumstances. "If Liverpool and Slot were to part ways after this season, then this Bundesliga club is certainly an option," he explained.

When pressed on whether Bayern were the interested party, Boualin laid out the scenario: "Perhaps Pep Guardiola leaves Manchester City, and then Vincent Kompany could come into the picture in Manchester. Then it is quite possible that Bayern Munich ends up with Slot."

The theory hinges on a series of moves cascading from Guardiola's potential departure—a butterfly effect that could reshape the managerial landscape across Europe's elite clubs.