Newcastle United have jumped into the battle for Bayern Munich contract rebel Leroy Sane.
The Germany inernational, formerly of Manchester City, has rejected a new contract offer from Bayern and is set to leave this summer with his deal to expire at the end of June.
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BILD says Sane's decision stunned Bayern's board. Sporting director Max Eberl had expected a positive response.
The same source states Newcastle are in contact with Sane's new agent, Pini Zahavi, about a return to England.
However, any move to Tyneside will hinge on Newcastle securing Champions League football for next season.