'I'd love for him to stay' - Harry Kane issues plea to Bayern Munich to keep hold of team-mate amid Arsenal transfer talk

Kane helped Bayern beat St Pauli at the weekend, and after the match he took the time to praise team-mate Leroy Sane. The 29-year-old is out of contract this summer and amid mounting Arsenal transfer rumours, the England international has sent a message of sorts to the club's board to keep hold of the winger.

He told Bild: "It's obvious that I harmonize very well with him. He has great qualities and terrifying skills. It was a top game from him [against St. Pauli] and great to see how he converted his chances. He often gets into those positions and was ice-cold in front of goal, which is what we need."

On Sane's future, Kane added: "It's not my decision, but the club's. I really like playing with Leroy and would love for him to stay. But that's a discussion between him and the club."

Sane is yet to sign a new deal at Bayern and it seems he could be one of the players the German giants fail to retain for next season. The German international admitted he still has a "fondness" for the Premier League and after nearly five years at Bayern, he may be inching closer to a return to English football.

Sane, who has scored 59 goals and notched 50 assists in 211 games for the Bavarian outfit, and Kane could feature for Bayern away to Augsburg on Friday in their next Bundesliga outing.