Manchester City want to hang on to Leroy Sane and are preparing to hold talks with the German’s representatives over a new deal, Press Association Sport understands. Sane is contracted to the domestic treble winners for the next two seasons but there has been speculation that Bayern Munich are intent on trying to lure the 23-year-old back to Germany. The Bundesliga champions will attempt to plug the sizeable gaps that will be created when wide men Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery depart the club over the summer, and it has been reported that Sane fits the bill. Sane scored 16 goals in 47 appearances in all competitions this season but has struggled to command a regular starting spot in the last few months. He was reduced to late cameos in both the finals of the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, while he started only three of City’s final 11 fixtures. Yet Sane, who joined from Schalke three years ago for £37million, is clearly still part of Pep Guardiola’s plans going forward and City hope to be able to convince the player to commit his long-term future to the club. Topics Bayern Munich, Manchester City, German Bundesliga, Premier League, Bayern Munich, Leroy Sane, German Bundesliga, Premier League, Man City Bayern Munich will try to sign Leroy Sane from Man City – Karl-Heinz Rummenigge European giants will attempt to sign Manchester City forward – report Manchester City take big step towards title with victory over Manchester United Sane hopes derby confidence carries City to Premier League title PSG end Tuchel speculation as boss signs contract extension New father Mullen out to end memorable week with play-off glory Clark keen to banish painful play-off memories when Dundee United face St Mirren Blades boss Wilder confident of keeping hold of keeper Henderson A look at the key players in the Championship play-off final FIFA 19 TOTS: How to get the best FUT XI under 700k coins Quiz! Can you name the clubs who’ve been promoted from the Championship since 1999/2000? 7 new rule changes are coming to the Premier League – but are they good or bad? Quiz! Name the 23 players with 30+ league goals in a season since 1999/2000 (Europe’s big six leagues) Friday’s big transfer rumours: Three Premier League clubs could fight for Real Madrid midfielder
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