Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelmann has confirmed a report that Germany international Sandro Wagner is closing in on a return to Bayern Munich.

Wagner made his Bundesliga debut with Bayern in 2007.

"It's right, and we've known that for longer than yesterday," Nagelsmann told a news conference ahead of his side's match against Frankfurt.

"We are aware of his interest [in a move]. We will make an announcement if there's something to announce.

"There are no grudges that he's interested, but there is sympathy. It's not my player, he belongs to the club. If the clubs reach an agreement, you try to compensate for things as a coach."