Pep Guardiola is set to make an unexpected move for a former Manchester City player in a surprising transfer bid aimed at salvaging the season.

Manchester City have reportedly been linked with an unexpected move for a former player, catching many by surprise.

After a poor run of form earlier in the season, City have bounced back with consecutive wins against Leicester City and West Ham, leaving them just two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. However, with ongoing injury issues, Pep Guardiola’s side is expected to be active in the January transfer window. Recent reports suggested a potential £120 million spending spree, but a new claim hints at a surprising return for Leroy Sane.

Sane, who spent four successful years at City from 2016 to 2020, won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and scored 39 goals in 135 appearances after arriving from Schalke for £37 million. He left City in 2020 to join Bayern Munich, where he has since won three Bundesliga titles.

Now in the final six months of his Bayern contract, Sane is eligible to negotiate with foreign clubs for a pre-contract agreement. This season, under manager Vincent Kompany, Sane has started just seven of Bayern’s 17 games in the Bundesliga and Champions League, scoring five goals. Reports suggest Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea are also monitoring his situation, but City remain keen on a potential reunion.

Sane, who has previously credited Guardiola for elevating his game, is still fondly remembered by City fans for his thrilling performances on the wing. Guardiola was even seen consoling the player after City eliminated Bayern from the Champions League in 2023.

Despite the rumors, Guardiola has expressed uncertainty about January signings, acknowledging the challenges of mid-season transfers. “I don’t know right now,” he said during a press conference. “Maybe we’ll sign someone, or maybe we won’t. The club has to be wise and avoid signing players just for the sak

e of it.”