Julian Nagelsmann has led Hoffenheim to two top-four finishes in two full seasons When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. That’s according to BILD, who say that Nagelsmann - one of Europe’s brightest coaching talents at the age of just 30 - has rejected a recent approach from Los Blancos. The hotseat at the Spanish giants has been vacant since last Thursday after Zidane resigned from the post despite having inspired Madrid to a third straight Champions League success against Liverpool in Kiev the previous weekend. And while a host of names have been linked to the Bernabeu including Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino and ex-Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, German outlet BILD say Nagelsmann had been formally approached but wishes to remain with Hoffenheim. He guided the Bundesliga club to a third-placed finish, finishing above Borussia Dortmund on goal difference, to guarantee Champions League group stage football for Die Kraichgauer next season.<doc-sep>Sign up to FREE email alerts from Mirror - Sport - Real Madrid Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Real Madrid are on the lookout for a new boss after Zinedine Zidane sensationally decided to call it a day at the Bernabeu. The legendary Frenchman walked away from the Spanish capital after a third successive Champions League triumph following Los Blancos' victory over Liverpool in Kiev. Florentino Perez and the Bernabeu hierarchy must now decide where to turn as they bid to challenge Barcelona for the title next season after a disappointing domestic campaign this time around. Arsene Wenger has been linked with the vacant hotseat following his departure from Arsenal, while a clutch of other big names are also in the frame. Our reporters have had their say on who Real should plump for... Andy Dunn - Arsene Wenger (Image: Action Images via Reuters) I know what you are going to say… winning the Champions League is top of Real Madrid’s agenda and Wenger’s form in that department is non-existent. Bucks Fizz have a better record in Europe than Arsene. But the team that started the victory over Liverpool in Kiev was exactly the same as the one that started against Juventus in the 2017 Final. This is a Real squad that operates on autopilot in the Champions League. Wenger would encourage an attractive style in La Liga, would represent the club with the dignity that the Real manger’s post should demand and there would be no fee. Respected throughout the game,he would, if only for a short-term spell, be an ideal solution after Zinedine Zidane’s sudden departure. David Maddock - Arsene Wenger (Image: PA) Mostly because it would be hilarious to see him forced out by Arsenal and then walk into the Real Madrid job, but also because he fits the bill in a typical Bernabeu crisis. It happens every few years at Real - a successful manager has to leave because of the politics, and after much agonising they go for a safe pair of hands who can smooth the rampant egos at the club. If anyone can sort out the collateral damage from the war between Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale it's Wenger, his calm approach the perfect way to deal with a collection of preening stars. Oh, and unlike Mourinho, his style is what Madrid fans expect and demand. Mike Walters - Max Allegri (Image: Action Plus) Replacing Zinedine Zidane, three-time winner of the European Cup, is only part of Real Madrid's conundrum. Whoever comes in to replace him must deal with the inevitable upheaval of Cristiano Ronaldo's twilight years as the most precious galactico of all. Ronaldo did not appear to enjoy being upstaged by Gareth Bale in the Champions League final with Liverpool, and although it is nonsense to suggest his powers are going downhill faster than the Cresta Run, at 33 he has crested the summit. At some point in the next couple of years, Zidane's successor will have to tell CR7, as he is known to his mates, that he is no longer untouchable - and all leave among seismologists will be cancelled when that happens. So the new bloke who takes over from ZZ Top had better be a strong character with thick skin - and a top-notch coach. If Real Madrid want to remain the most powerful club in Europe, if not the best team, they need to replace the best with the best. Pep Guardiola has unfinished business at his 'project' with Manchester City and, sorry, I can't see Arsene Wenger - who has never won a trophy in Europe - being the answer. The only punt on him this summer should be the punt he took for a ride through Cambridge at the weekend. Who's the best manager out there? I thought Arsenal should have gone for a proven winner in Max Allegri at Juventus - the Gunners didn't get him, but perhaps Real Madrid might be an irresistible challenge for him. Matt Lawless - Antonio Conte (Image: Reuters) Whoever they appoint, the chances are he'll be sacked within nine months anyway. So the point is, what does it really matter? They need a manager with a proven track record of handling big-name players. That makes Arsene Wenger an obvious choice on a short-term deal. But I'd like to see Real Madrid make a bold appointment and hire Antonio Conte - if he is, indeed, sacked by Chelsea - as their next manager. Alex Richards - Arsene Wenger (Image: Getty Images Europe) It's an interesting time for Real Madrid after Zidane's walkout and Florentino Perez has a big decision to make. Mauricio Pochettino may be a manager for the club in the future, but this wasn't the time. Likewise Julian Nagelsmann or a manager who would want to come in and change the style of play with their own style/philosophy. For both, it would be career suicide right now. The issue, like Rafa Benitez found, is that this is a vastly-experienced side used to winning. It has won the big one three years running with a certain style of play; anyone coming in and looking to make big changes is likely to quickly be treated with the sort of contempt the now-Newcastle boss found. What they need is someone experienced, with a stellar reputation, who won't rip up the framework that this side is used to. In many ways, Carlo Ancelotti may well have been ideal but he has joined Napoli. It seems impossible to follow Zidane, given that anything other than the Champions League is failure. Perez has long admired Wenger and he would command the respect of the players, whose time as a team is coming to an end sooner rather than later. Throw in the Frenchman's predisposition to blood young players, but not over-burden them, and perhaps he is the ideal candidate for the next 12 months. James Nursey - Arsene Wenger (Image: AFP) The Spanish giants have tried to get Wenger previously but he stayed commendably loyal to Arsenal.<doc-sep>Real Murcia's president says they were unable to hire Guti as their new coach because he is about to be appointed Real Madrid boss. Zinedine Zidane left his post at the Bernabeu last month after landing his third successive Champions League trophy. In the aftermath of his departure various names, including Mauricio Pochettino and Massimiliano Allegri, have been linked with the job. However, Murcia's president Victor Galvez says Guti, who is in charge of Real Madrid's U18 side, will be the man to succeed Zidane. "Guti won't become Murcia boss because he's going to become Real Madrid coach," Galvez said. "He was the guy I wanted, and it's a shame Zidane didn't take a couple of days longer to make his decision. Guti called me to thank me for my interest." Image: Zinedine Zidane announced he would leave Real Madrid earlier this month Guti is a product of the Real Madrid youth system and enjoyed a glittering 15-year career at the club - lifting five La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies and appearing 542 times. If Guti is appointed it would be the second "in-house" appointment made by club president Florentino Perez after Zidane made the step up from coaching Real Madrid B in 2016. The former Spanish international has never held a senior managerial position.<doc-sep>Real Madrid legend Jose Maria Gutierrez ‘Guti’ has been in Real Murcia’s shortlist to coach their club during the final third of the season. However, Murcia president Victor Galvez revealed this morning some interesting news. “Guti will be the coach of Real Madrid so he won’t coach Murcia,” said Galvez when asked about Murcia’s next coach. “I wish Zidane had stayed for two more days so that we could’ve completed the deal for Guti,” he added. It seems that Real Madrid are still weighing their options to replace Zinedine Zidane. The favorite to become their coach was Mauricio Pochettino but Tottenham president Daniel Levy refuses to let him go and Los Blancos will not negotiate. The same happens with Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool. Both men are under contract and will not want to force their way out of their club, so it’d be up to Madrid to send a good offer for them. In this scenario, it seems that Guti could finally be the man to replace Zidane. The former player revealed that he won’t be coaching Real Madrid’s Juvenil next season and it also seems that Santiago Solari will stay with Castilla, so after Zidane’s departure the door seems open for Guti to become the coach for the first-team.<doc-sep>
REAL MADRID will appoint Guti as their new manager to replace the departed Zinedine Zidane, according to Murcia's president. Guti, currently in charge of Segunda B Group Four side Murcia, played for Los Blancos for all-but one season of his 17-year career. 3 Murcia boss and Real Madrid legend is said to be new Los Blancos coach Credit: Getty The Spanish former midfielder, 41, is now said to be the man to take over at the Bernabeu after Zidane stepped aside. Murcia president Victor Galvez revealed the news - adding he was frustrated not to tie Guti down to a new deal more quickly. Galvez claimed: "Guti will be the coach of Real Madrid so he won’t coach Murcia. "I wish Zidane had stayed for two more days so that we could’ve completed the deal for Guti." 3 Guti is set to replace Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid manager Credit: AFP Days after leading Real to the Champions League title, Zidane opted to walk away from the club after a sub-par season in La Liga. The Frenchman revealed: "What I think is that this team needs to continue winning. "But I think it needs a change, a different voice, another methodology and that’s why I took this decision." Guti - who played 542 times for Real Madrid - is now said to be the man to take over, with St Mirren's ambitious bid to land the Spaniard falling apart. Zinedine Zidane has confirmed he has resigned as Real Madrid manager 3 Spain star Guti spent 16 years in Real Madrid's senior set-up Credit: PA:Empics Sport