Manchester City's lack of progress with Leroy Sane's contract negotiations is in part down to the winger's mother.
Several sources have told Sportsmail that Regina Weber, West Germany's 1984 Olympic gymnastics bronze medalist, has proved obstructive as City attempt to tie down one of their prized assets.
City have been discussing fresh terms with Sane since last summer with his current deal running until 2021.
Manchester City's attempts to extend winger Leroy Sane's contract are being held up
Sane's mother Regina Weber (left) has become involved in the talks and is being obstructive
Weber was an Olympics gymnast and won a bronze medal for West Germany in 1984
The Premier League champions, who declined to comment on the subject on Wednesday, have always maintained they expect the 23-year-old to sign an extension. Sane has also publicly stated that the Etihad Stadium feels like 'home'.
Sane's father, the ex-Senegal international striker Souleymane Sane, officially represents him with the help of intermediaries based in England but his mother has become involved in talks.
Sane, a Germany international with 17 caps, has been in and out of Pep Guardiola's starting XI for a number of months but was instrumental in their 7-0 demolition of Schalke on Tuesday night.
Guardiola revealed Sane's confidence had dipped 'a little bit' while others were preferred ahead of him, but he is still a key player for City with 25 Premier League appearances to his name this season.
Sane has 17 Germany international caps but has been in and out of Pep Guardiola's side
The 23-year-old remains a key part of Guardiola's plans and has made 27 league appearances
One player City have signed up is Bernardo Silva who has committed his long-term future by signing a three-year contract extension until 2025.
The Portugal international has become the 11th player to renew with the Premier League champions since January 2018.
It is believed his new deal is worth in excess of £150,000 a week, the prize for a stunning second season at the Etihad Stadium. Real Madrid had been tracking
