Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has left the door open to signing Manchester City attacker Leroy Sane.

Bayern ended their summer chase for Sane after the 24-year-old suffered serious ligament damage in the Community Shield.

Sane is yet to kick a ball this season as he continues his recovery but Bayern's interest has seemingly not gone away.

"If we are still interested in principle, which I do not rule out, we will first talk to the club in order to create a friendly atmosphere of conversation," Rummenigge told Tz journalist Manuel Bonke.

Sane is expected to play again before the end of the season.