Bayern Munich Close On Securing Leroy Sane's Move From Manchester City

Leroy Sane is set to join Bayern Munich as talks are on-going for his transfer from Manchester City at the end of the season which he has spent basically on the sideline.

A knee ligament injury marred the German player's season and forced him to be ruled out for the entire season after playing a vital role in City's back-to-back win of the Premier League title.

Speaking about winger's future, his representative revealed they are in talks with City on his exit to Bayern who are understood to be ready to offer £70 million for him in summer.

"Together with him, we exchange idea with Manchester City about the next step could look like," his agent Damir Smoljan told LlAN Sports. "The basic interest if FC Bayern is no secret."

Besides Bayern, Smoljan also revealed they have been contacted by other top European clubs for the 24-year-old but as it is, Bayern stands a better chance to sign a deal with the player.

Sane has until 2021 in a five-year deal he signed with City from Schalke 2016. Unfortunately, he happened he spent the latter part of his contract out-of-action and unable to make an appearance for the side in the 2019/2020 season - he only appeared for 10 minutes in City FA Community Shield game against Liverpool when is sustained a torn ACL.