Bayern Munich chief refuses to rule out bid for Manchester City's Leroy Sane

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has suggested that the German giants could soon make contact with Manchester City regarding a deal for Leroy Sane.

Despite being sidelined since August with a serious knee injury, Sane continues to attract attention due to less than 18 months remaining on his contract.

Bayern are allegedly considering other targets, including Atletico Madrid's Thomas Lemar, but Rummenigge has refused to rule out a bid for Sane in 2020.

Speaking to journalist Manuel Bonke, Rummenigge said: "If we are still interested in principle, which I do not rule out, we will first talk to the club in order to create a friendly atmosphere of conversation."

Sane is due to return to action during the early weeks in February after being pictured in training on Tuesday.