Leroy Sané answered critics by scoring two goals as Bayern Munich routed Hoffenheim 5-0 to restore its four-point lead in the Bundesliga.

With his contract set to expire next June, the 35-year-old German veteran avoided questions about his future and joked about the possibility of Bayern Munich selling him as early as this winter.

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich scored three times in 19 minutes in the first half to crush Hoffenheim 5-0 on Wednesday and restore their four-point advantage at the top of the standings. The Bavarians did not need long to open their account with Leroy Sane drilling in for the lead from a Thomas Mueller assist in the seventh minute.

Leroy Sane on Wednesday scored a goal in each half as Bayern Munich thumped TSG 1899 Hoffenheim 5-0 at home to restore their four-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga.

Has he finally found his form? Leroy Sané has been through a lot of up-and-down phases since he joined Bayern in the summer of 2020. A lot of times he looked like the

Tough contract negotiations with top players such as Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sané and Alphonso Davies demand patience but Bayern Munich head of sport Max Eberl admits he does not possess the virtue. All three could end up leaving for free in July if the deals are not right,

Leroy Sané answered critics by scoring two ... seventh minute when he fired a fierce shot inside the far post after Thomas Müller laid the ball off. Sané’s celebrations showed the criticism ...

Max Eberl is having a busy January. A bevy of Bayern Munich stars, from Joshua Kimmich to Leroy Sané to Alphonso Davies, are in the last six months of their contracts, meaning it is crunch time for negotiations.

In order to finish in the top 8 of the Champions League table, Bayern needs favorable results in 7 of 10 specific matches. (Scroll down for individual scenarios) Current Table Position: 10th Both teams seem content to allow Bayern’s possession (78%) to dictate the game’s movement.

Can Bayern sneak into a top eight finish?

Bayern Munich is a top five club in the world with an annual transfer and salary budget that dwarfs the rest of the Bundesliga. However, Bayern has invested heavily in the development of senior players through the youth academy.

For Bayern Munich and players that have current contracts set to expire this summer, all the focus has been placed on Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Joshua Kimmich. The trio of players are all in the midst of key contract negotiations as the club expends their best efforts to get all of them to agree to new deals,