MANCHESTER CITY will target Bayer Leverkusen’s Leon Bailey if they sell Leroy Sane this summer, according to reports.
Pep Guardiola is ready to concede defeat in his hopes of keeping Sane with Bayern Munich braced to make their move.
Man City will target Leon Bailey if they lose SaneCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Sane, 24, is edging closer to the Etihad exit door after refusing to extend his current deal with the club.
He has just a year left on his contract and City will need to cash in this summer to avoid losing him for nothing.
Bayern attempted to land him last summer but were forced to shelve plans following a knee ligament injury that has kept him out for the entire campaign so far.
And it appears Guardiola is already planning for life without the rapid winger.
According to the Daily Mail, Bailey is at the top of the Spaniard’s shortlist and is valued at around £40million.
The 22-year-old has made 16 league appearances this campaign scoring five and assisting one.
Leroy Sane is edging closer to the City exit doorCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Guardiola believes Bailey represents good value for money with his best years ahead and is encouraged that he can play on either flank.
They face competition from rivals Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea who have all been linked with the winger.
Chelsea reportedly sent scouts to watch him in action during a Europa League clash against Rangers earlier in the campaign.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
