MANCHESTER CITY have held talks with Manchester United target Leon Bailey, according to reports.
Etihad boss Pep Guardiola revealed wantaway winger Leroy Sane will be allowed to leave the club if they receive a satisfactory bid this summer.
The young German has rejected an extension to his contract on multiple occasions, according to Spanish manager Guardiola.
Sane has been out of action since busting his ACL in the Community Shield back in August.
He is being heavily linked with a £50million move to newly-crowned Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich, who have made no secret of their admiration for the player.
But Man City are already lining up a move to replace the outgoing 24-year-old.
Foot Mercato report Bayer Leverkusen ace Leon Bailey has been contacted by Guardiola and is understandably thought to be keen to link up with him in the Premier League.
However, last season’s champions face plenty of competition for Bailey’s signature from Prem rivals Chelsea and United.
Rapid winger Bailey, 22, is a Jamaica international and has impressed with his performances in Germany.
City could come out with a net gain of around £10m if they offload Sane, as Bailey may be available for a fee in the region of £40m.
Bailey is competent on either flank and has bagged five goals and three assists in 20 Bundesliga appearances this season.
