Former Bayern Munich captain Lothar Matthaus is backing their move for Manchester City attacker Leroy Sane.

Bayern powerbrokers have confirmed plans to sign the Germany international.

And Matthaus told Sky Deutschland: "He is a player who will enchant Bayern fans in the coming years. I am sure he will move to Munich.

"When (Uli) Hoeness publicly says that Bayern is busy with his arrival, the player usually comes to Munich.

"It would be a fantastic transfer because Sané is one of the best wing attackers in the world.

"Cunning, dangerous for the goal, fast, deployable on both wings and lots of potential: Sané would be a great purchase for Bayern Munich."