Bayern Munich have made a shock approach for Manchester City star Leroy Sane, according to the Daily Record.
The Bundesliga champions have reportedly been given permission to speak to Sane's representatives to discuss a lucrative summer transfer.
And if they successfully land the winger, it could provide Manchester United with a major boost in their pursuit of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe.
Bayern are thought to have put their interest in Pepe on hold as they look to land Sane as a replacement for outgoing Arjen Robben, giving United and other interest parties such as Arsenal are lifeline.
City, meanwhile, are keen to retain Sane but do no want to risk a situation where his contract runs down and may cash-in given he has rejected a string of contract upgrades and extensions.
Sane's current deal runs out in the summer of 2021, and he is said to be unhappy with his role in Pep Guardiola's squad and the fact he feels his value has not been met.
RazeTSKnightfury
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Another awkward price will put on this lad am sure it will above £120 million... The transfer market has gone in shambles for real. But considering Sanes impact in the Team am sure with alaba on the left and sane on the right, James in the mid am sure Bayern can kick some ass. Its high time bayern start to surround the team with young talents they are a better team but many of its players are aging and you Need Yount talents to replace em... I think it's a nice move but they should worry about about the price since it's in shambles and they'll be slapped with a fine of not less than £115 million pounds
Feilds
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Sorry to disappoint you Bayern,,,, Sane belongs to Etihad and he's going no where [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
luciano-mufc
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It would be a good choice for MUNICH ... as Leroy has been seen coming off the bench alot for CITY ... HE IS A class player that needs to start a game all the time ... his quality is of a sublime style and he is a very smart player too ... City should stop buying so many talented boys to sit on a bench and prolong their growth and progress.
Asap12
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I still don't know why pep bench sane