MANCHESTER CITY are planning fresh contract extension talks with Leroy Sane after his stunning return to form.

The German winger had a tough start to the Premier League season after being axed from his country's World Cup squad this summer.

3 Leroy Sane is set for talks over a new Manchester City contract despite under-performing this season Credit: Reuters

3 Leroy Sane was a substitute during Manchester City's 0-0 draw at Liverpool and won his side a late penalty Credit: EPA

There were questions over the 22-year-old's attitude and his dip in form led to him being dropped to the bench by City boss Pep Guardiola.

But he has turned it around in the past month following a tough summer, and is now getting back to his best after the birth of his first child.

His £65,000-a-week deal does not run out until 2021, but he wants improved terms after helping fire Man City to the Premier League title last season.

An Etihad source said: “The club want to put contract talks with Leroy back on the agenda after an impressive return to form.

Manchester City 3-0 Fulham: Leroy Sane scores inside two minutes on first start of the season to help seal convincing win

"He is firing on all cylinders again. There were questions over his attitude but he has come out of it well, especially in recent weeks.

"Leroy had a really, really tough summer and took it all quite bad. He has come to terms with everything now and has new perspective."

Sane is one of the lowest paid members of the City squad and can expect a pay-rise to around £100,000-a-week.

The PFA Young Player of the Year would join Gabriel Jesus, Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne in signing new contracts.

3 Guardiola wants to turn Sane into a world-beating forward Credit: AP:Associated Press

The ex-Schalke ace is one of the most highly-regarded young players in the world after joining for £37m in 2016.

He has made 65 Premier League appearances for City and scored 15 goals over the past two campaigns.