Man City ‘entertaining Leroy Sane return’ and more transfer rumours

Manchester City are reportedly interested in bringing Leroy Sane back to the Etihad next summer.

The winger departed the Blues for Bayern Munich in 2020 and has 18 months left on his contract. If a renewal is not on the agenda then the German champions could look to sell the 27-year-old for a fee next year.

Sane has started this season well, bagging nine goals and seven assists. It would be more likely that the player signals his intention to leave, as opposed to the club, given he has tallied 47 goals and 44 assists in his 151 games for Bayern.

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BILD says City are considering an approach for Sane to try and lure him back to Manchester. The Treble winners raked in £55m for the attacker three years ago but may be able to prise him back for less.

However, a pursuit would not be without challenge, the report says. Liverpool have taken a keen interest in Sane and could jostle with City for the 57-capped Germany international. City will be hoping former ties win out if it does become a battle between the two clubs.

The pair are also set to battle for Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams. That is according to Spanish outlet AS (via Birmingham Live), with Aston Villa also linked along with Arsenal and Manchester United.

The 21-year-old attacker - who has two goals in 10 Spain caps - has scored once and assisted five more so far this season after recording nine goals and six assists last term.

Williams is five games off earning his 100th senior appearance for the club amid his young age. He is out of contract next year and is the subject of heavy speculation