Barca 'calls Bayern' over star player, not Joshua Kimmich

Barcelona have called Bayern Munich over the possibility of signing Leroy Sane this summer, El Chiringuito's Joso Alvarez reports.

Barca have long been linked with Joshua Kimmich but the midfielder is now likely to stay at Bayern with Thomas Tuchel set to leave the club at the end of the season.

But Sane looks up for grabs with his future still uncertain and his contract set to expire in 14 months.

Barca reportedly believes they can sign the German winger at a cut price as Bayern wouldn't want to lose such a star player for free.

Sane has contributed 13 assists and scored nine goals in his 39 appearances for Bayern this term despite enduring a rough campaign with the Bavarians.

Barcelona are said to be in search of a prolific left-winger to improve their squad this summer.

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