“I would love to return to the Premier League, but I won’t be rejoining Man City as I seek a fresh experience. Therefore, I’ll be joining another Premier League club in the upcoming transfer window for clear reasons,” stated Leroy Sane to Fabrizio Romano, addressing rumors about his future at FC Bayern München, amidst Manchester City’s reported interest.

Manchester City and Premier League rivals Liverpool are both vying to re-sign former player Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich.

The 27-year-old German forward initially joined City from Schalke in August 2016, netting 39 goals in 135 appearances across various competitions.

Following his recovery from a serious knee injury, Sane moved to Bayern in July 2020, showcasing a return to his top form recently by scoring eight goals and providing six assists in the Bundesliga this season.

Reports from German outlets suggest that City is prepared to enter a competitive bid against Liverpool for the winger’s services, as his existing contract at Allianz Arena is due to expire in 2025.

Despite securing Jeremy Doku’s arrival in the summer, Pep Guardiola now boasts several strong options on the wings, including Foden and Grealish.

On the other hand, Jurgen Klopp has a selection of Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota, and Cody Gakpo available for Liverpool.

• However, the allure of a player like Sane, entering his prime years and potentially available at a reasonable price, could prove highly tempting for both the player and the interested clubs.