Bayern looks to life after van Gaal

Struggling German giant will part company with Dutchman after season

BERLIN - Bayern Munich was casting around for a new coach on Tuesday after the German giant agreed to part company with Louis van Gaal towards the end of what, by its high standards, has been a poor season.

Those reported to be in the frame include Turkey coach and former Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink, previous Ajax, Hamburg and Tottenham boss Martin Jol and the veteran Champions League winning coach Jupp Heynckes, currently at Bayer Leverkusen.