Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac has been forced to apologise to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for discussing a potential move for Leroy Sane following criticism from the Bavarian club's CEO, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
City winger Sane is a known transfer target for Bayern and, speaking earlier this week, Kovac had said he was "confident" the Bundesliga champions would be able to secure a deal for the Germany international.
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Rummenigge was critical of the comments and, following Bayern's 6-1 win over Fenerbahce in the Audi Cup, Kovac apologised.