Bayern Munich are lining up a bid for Liverpool contract rebel Raheem Sterling. The England international is refusing to settle on new terms with the Reds as bigger clubs from abroad circle.
BILD says Bayern see Sterling as an alternative to Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus.
Bayern boss Pep Guardiola has 'instructed' his brother Pere Guardiola - Luis Suarez's agent - to begin talks with representatives of the England international.
Bayern's top transfer target is Reus, although the 25-year-old is understood to have doubts about following the likes of Germany colleague Mario Gotze and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski to the Allianz Arena.