Manchester City are not convinced Leroy Sane wants to join Bayern Munich this summer.
The German giants are set to make a formal approach for the electric winger.
The club's hierarchy have already publicly confirmed their interest as they look to replace Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery.
They are confident Sane wants to return his homeland after suffering an inconsistent campaign at the Eithad.
However, the Evening Standard says City don't believe the former Schalke man is unsettled in Manchester.
The Sky Blues remain hopeful they can convince the 23-year-old to sign a new long-term deal.