Bayern Munich honorary president Franz Beckenbauer hopes the club signs Pep Guardiola to a new contract.

But Beckenbauer admits Guardiola could be tempted to join United.

"Pep is interesting for every top club in the world," Beckenbauer said. "That's just normal.

"He can pick his club -- and in terms of popularity Manchester United might be the No. 1 worldwide."

Guardiola hast most strongly been linked to Manchester City.