Swansea City boss Paul Clement insists Renato Sanches is not guaranteed a start in his team.
Clement has revealed there is no deal with Bayern Munich to guarantee the Portugal star game time.
"My initial call went into Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, the CEO at Bayern," Clement said ahead of Sunday's Premier League home game with Newcastle.
"I worded it that 'if you don't ask, you don't get' and it looked like it would be very difficult to do.
"I was delighted to get it over the over the line, but there are no guarantees that Renato has to play - and Bayern are of the same view.
"He has to merit getting into the side. That is how it should be.
"I am happy with that arrangement, but at the same time I have brought him here to contribute."