Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel says Sadio Mane ‘fell short of expectations’ after joining from Liverpool

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel has revealed why Sadio Mane is out of favour at the Bundesliga champions.

The German giants are prepared to sell Mane for just £17million this summer in an effort to raise funds for Tottenham striker Harry Kane.

Speaking in his first press conference ahead of the new season, Tuchel revealed why Mane had struggled following his £35m move from Liverpool.

According to Sport1, Tuchel said: ‘He fell short of expectations. 

‘The competitive situation is extremely high, the starting position is not easy for him. 

Bayern Munich are prepared to sell Sadio Mane (pictured) for just £17m this summer

Coach Thomas Tuchel has revealed why Mane is out of favour at Bayern Munich

‘The player knows that too, he knows my opinion and the opinion of the club.’ 

Mane has endured a turbulent debut season in Bavaria following his £35m move from Liverpool last summer.

The serial Bundesliga champions had hoped to lure Kane to the Allianz Arena for around £70m this week, capitalising on the fact that Spurs could lose their superstar for free next summer when his contract expires.

However, as Mail Sport reported, Tottenham are primed to reject Bayern’s second offer and have placed a £120m asking price on the England captain.

Still keen to land Kane now and avoid a frenzy with other clubs at the end of next season, Bayern have reportedly decided to hold a summer fire sale in the hope of strengthening their transfer kitty.

According to Sky Sports in Germany, Bayern hope to raise £17m from Mane, who headlines the seven-man list, £12m from Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer and up to £34m from Barcelona target Benjamin Pavard.

The most expensive player on Thomas Tuchel’s transfer list is 21-year-old Dutch starlet Ryan Gravenberch, who is hoped to raise up to £42m.

Meanwhile, Bouna Sarr, Alexander Nubel and Yann Sommer are all expected to depart for fees worth less than £8.5m.