Leroy Sane returns to Manchester City sparking transfer hope among supporters

Former Manchester City hero Leroy Sane has sparked hope amongst supporters after returning to the Etihad Stadium for the Carabao Cup clash against Liverpool.

The Germany international was an integral part of Pep Guardiola’s title-winning squads in both 2017/18 and 2018/19, before leaving the club for Bayern Munich early in the 2019/20 season.

Many would argue that Manchester City have somewhat failed to replace the spark that Sane had offered in the attacking trio at the Etihad Stadium, with the former Schalke forward shining during his new spell in Germany thus far.

However, during the Carabao Cup fourth round clash against Liverpool, supporters on social media were given fresh hope that a return to Manchester City may be on the cards in the future.

In an upload to his Instagram story midway through Manchester City’s clash with the Merseyside club, Leroy Sane showcased his seat within the Etihad Stadium as he watched on from a corporate box within the arena.

Manchester City may return to the transfer market in the summer of 2023, especially given the sales of Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus in wide positions during the previous summer transfer window.

Recent transfer speculation has linked Etihad officials with an interest in AC Milan and Portugal star Rafael Leao, however City would undoubtedly face competition from across Europe for the impressive winger.

Nevertheless, should Leroy Sane show any sign of a willingness to return to the Premier League champions for whatever reason, then would could presume that Manchester City would entertain such an interest with an offer.

For now though, one can only watch on and hope, and wish that Leroy Sane likes what he sees from Pep Guardiola’s current crop of players this season.