Man City: Pundits discuss Bayern Munich interest in Leroy Sane
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is in the market for a winger to replace wantaway star Leroy Sane, who is a transfer target for Bayern Munich this summer. That is the view of Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
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However, he is fit again after having surgery to rectify his damaged anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and could still feature for City if football resumes.
But due to the current climate, the suspension of football has had on clubs across the world, the German international could end up going for less than City's current valuation.
"Sane’s market value could be in the region of £90m – though I stress these prices could be affected by the current crisis," Seth added.
"What is clear is City will not want to lose him for nothing."
As for who City might look to sign as Sane's replacement, Seth believes Guardiola might find it difficult to attract the same calibre of player given the club's two-year ban from European club competitions.
Man City news: Leroy Sane has not accepted City's offer of a new contract (Image: GETTY)
Like Sane, Alaba's contract is also set to expire in the summer of 2021 and the 27-year-old could be a useful addition to Guardiola because of his versatility.
Although his natural position is at left-back, Alaba can fill in across the back four and can play in central midfield too.