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Liverpool and Man City told to pay £40m for Bundesliga ace
SCHALKE have put a £40million price tag on Leroy Sane, according to reports.
Leroy Sane has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League
The 19-year-old has attracted interest from Manchester City and Liverpool in recent weeks.
Sane's impressive performances for the German club has seen the attacking midfielder the subject of a bidding war between the two clubs.
The Reds were thought to be favourites to sign the youngster before City joined them in the hunt with a proposed £32m offer.
But The Sun now claim Schalke are demanding at least £40m for their star man.
Schalke have reportedly told Liverpool and Manchester City to pay at least £40m
Sane has netted five times for Schalke this campaign with the club currently sixth in the Bundesliga table.
The German's contract at Schalke runs until the summer of 2019.