Guardiola mulls future with Bayern

English teams lining up to lure fabled coach

England's top clubs will pay particular attention to a certain Spaniard in Bavaria this festive season, with Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola due to announce his future plans before Christmas.

Guardiola, 44, is halfway through the third and final year of his current contract and says he will announce his decision to stay or go before Christmas Day.