Liverpool have been tipped to complete a shock move for Man City winger Leroy Sane.

The German international has been out of action since the start of the season after injuring his cruciate ligament against Liverpool in the Community Shield.

Despite his lack of appearances, Sane has still been linked with a mega-money transfer this summer, with Bayern Munich the favourites to land his signature.

But former City star turned talkSPORT pundit Danny Mills believes Liverpool should challenge Bayern for Sane.

Discussing Liverpool’s potential transfer activity, Mills told Football Insider : “[ Wolves forward] Adama Traore makes a lot of headlines because of his pace and power but to step into a title-winning side, to replace somebody like Sadio Mane or Mo Salah – I do not think he is there yet.

“Somebody like Leroy Sane – possibly. He is coming back from injury and has been linked with a move away recently and could be surplus to requirements.

“He is young, a great talent and has experience. That would be more realistic but I do not know if Manchester City would sell to rivals.”

City may have little choice in the matter though, due to Sane entering the final year of his contract.

The 24-year-old has long been courted with a move to Bayern, but the current coronavirus crisis could have a knock-on affect on the spending of top clubs in the summer transfer window.

Liverpool have been relatively quiet in the last two transfer windows, and a winger could be a priority for boss Jurgen Klopp.

The Reds face losing both Salah and Mane for at least a month next season due to the African Cup of Nations.

Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho has been linked with a switch to Anfield, though Liverpool look likely to be priced out of a move for the £120m-rated youngster.