Report: Liverpool waiting on decision from £386K/week star who just changed his agent

Liverpool's interest in Leroy Sane, the German international and Bayern Munich standout, has persisted for a while, and recent developments add intrigue to the narrative.

Late last year, German transfer expert Christian Falk claimed that Liverpool are seriously interested in signing Sane.

Writing for Caught Offside's Daily Briefing, Falk claimed: “Liverpool’s interest in Leroy Sane is concrete."

Now, it appears Liverpool will have to convince him to reject contract offers from Bayern Munich to bring him to Anfield.

What's the transfer latest on Leroy Sane?

Leroy Sane has declined a transfer to Barcelona and has changed his agent amid Bayern Munich contract talks and an approach from Liverpool, reports suggest.

According to Spanish outlet Sport (translated by Sport Witness), Sane has declined a potential move to Barcelona following a recent change in his representation. The Catalonians identified him as a potential signing to bolster their attack for the 2024/25 season but will not be able to sign him per this particular report.

It's suggested that Liverpool have been actively pursuing Sane in recent months, but with the appointment of his new agent, Christian Schmid, the pendulum may swing towards Bayern Munich's favor.

Sport states that Liverpool, and Chelsea, have made moves in recent months to sign Sane but await the player's decision. Until he decides where he wants to go next, this transfer will remain at paused.

Schmid, who also represents Musiala, maintains strong ties with Bayern Munich, who are keen on securing a new contract for Sane.

The 28-year-old is a two-time Premier League winner with Manchester City and has contributed 9 goals and 12 assists across all competitions this season under the guidance of Thomas Tuchel.

His hefty weekly wage of £386,000 (as reported by The Independent) at the Allianz Arena and his contract expiring next year underscore the stakes in this hig profile saga.

Liverpool, seeking a long-term replacement for star winger Mohamed Salah, have kept tabs on Sane for some time and Jurgen Klopp's impending departure as the club's manager will complicate the Egyptian forward's future further.