Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has hinted at striking a permanent deal with French winger Kingsley Coman, who is currently on a two-year loan from Juventus.
The 20-year-old became a hit in Bavaria last season after impressing under Pep Guardiola, but he has failed to recapture his form under new boss Carlo Ancelotti.
He famously knocked his parent club Juventus out of the Champions League last season, causing widespread speculation over whether he would ever return to Italy.
This season however the Frenchman's displays have been below-par, failing to net a single goal or provide an assist in six Bundesliga appearances.
But Rummenigge is confident that he will get back to his best, claiming that he is 'convinced' Ancelotti will bring him back to last season's high level of performance.
Speaking to "?SportBild, he said: "If we have a buy-out option on a player we usually exercise it. Coman has had a less-than-brilliant start of the season vis-a-vis the previous season, but I'm very satisfied with his performance against Hoffenheim.
"Therefore I'm convinced that Ancelotti will bring him back to last season's level of performance."?
If Bayern choose to take up a permanent deal, it will cost them €21m on top of the €7m loan fee already paid to the Old Lady.
Next up for Ancelotti's side is the highly-anticipated clash against Jurgen Klopp's former club Borussia Dortmund, who are fifth after 10 games under Thomas Tuchel's command.
Bayern meanwhile sit pretty at the top of the Bundesliga, winning seven and drawing three times in their opening 10 games, conceding just six goals.