text: Former Bayern Munich manager Ottmar Hitzfeld believes the German giants should replace Pep Guardiola with Borussia Monchengladbach boss Lucien Favre. The Spaniard, who has been in the dugout at the Allianz Arena since last season, has yet to commit his future to Bayern beyond the end of his contract which expires at the end of the 2016-16 season. And Hitzfield believes Favre, whose Monchengladbach side currently sit fourth in the Bundesliga standings as they edge closer towards Champions League football next season, is the man to replace Guardiola should he leave Bayern. VIDEO Scroll down to see the goals from Monchengladbach's recent win over Dortmund . Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has yet to commit his future to the Bundesliga giants . Guardiola, whose contract expires at the end of the 2015-16 season, has been linked with Manchester City . And former Bayern boss Ottmar Hitzfeld  says Lucien Favre (left) should replace Guardiola at the Allianz Arena . 'Favre is a candidate for Bayern,' Hitzfield said in an interview with Sky Sports. 'Favre is a coach who has worked really well with Gladbach. He is certainly a candidate for Bayern when Guardiola eventually quits. 'He is a coach that can play offensive football. He can get the best out of players like [striker] Raffael, who I did not think would make the jump up from Zurich to the Bundesliga. 'Favre is good with these type of players and he will have a lot of artists like Raffael in Bavaria.' Hitzfeld (left) spent two different spells as Bayern boss and retired in 2014 after managing Switzerland . Borussia Monchengladbach boss Lucien Favre is on course for Champions League football next season .
target: The Bayern Munich boss  has yet to commit his future to the German giants .
  Pep Guardiola has been linked with a switch to Manchester City .
  Former Bayern boss Ottmar Hitzfeld says Lucien Favre should replace him .
  Borussia Monchengladbach set for Champions League football next year .