LEROY SANE wants to complete his move to Bayern Munich because he believes they have more chance of winning the Champions League.
The Manchester City winger has been a long-term target of the German champions after his potential move collapsed last summer.
Bayern had made Sane their top transfer target until he picked up a serious knee injury in the Community Shield final that has kept him sidelined since.
Man City could be forced to cash in on their star this summer with the player’s contract expiring in just over 12 months’ time.
Boss Pep Guardiola has been keen to tie the player down but has conceded defeat in his attempts to keep him at the Etihad.
Now Bayern are ready to swoop and they have been encouraged after holding talks with the player’s new agent.
According to Bild, Sane is open to a switch to Bayern because he wants to lift Europe’s most prestigious trophy.
City have underwhelmed in the Champions League in recent years after reaching the semi-finals in 2016.
Bayern have lifted the European Cup on five occasions but are awaiting their first triumph since 2013.
SunSport revealed how the Bundesliga champions will look to entice City into selling by offering David Alaba as part of the deal.
It is understood Bayern are worried more top sides will come in for the 24-year-old when the transfer window opens.
Guardiola is interested in bringing Alaba to City, with the pair having a strong relationship since their time together in Germany.
And the German club are believed to be happy to offer around £50m in cash AND the defender as part of a deal.
An Etihad source said: “Leroy is not for sale but there has been interest from a number of clubs for him.
“It is well known that Pep and Alaba have a good relationship after he turned him into a star all those years back.
“We are sticking to our valuation over Leroy though. It would have to be a huge offer to even contemplate a move.”
