Leroy Sane appeared to be on the verge of leaving Bayern Munich, with his contract set to expire in the summer of 2025. Arsenal had been in rigorous negotiations to bring him to London. However, recent developments, particularly his impressive performances in the latter part of the season, have shifted the situation. Sane has scored 11 goals and provided 4 assists in 36 matches across all competitions.
According to Christian Falk in his “Fact Files” segment, Harry Kane might play a pivotal role in ensuring Sane remains in Munich. The English forward, who once competed against Arsenal during his tenure at Tottenham, is actively advocating within the club to extend Sane’s contract. The support from Kane and Jamal Musiala has influenced Bayern’s management to seriously consider continuing their partnership with the 29-year-old winger.
The primary hurdle remains his salary. Sane currently earns 20 million euros annually, and Bayern expects him to agree to a pay cut. Should the German accept these new terms, it would likely eliminate any Premier League interest, including Arsenal’s. If he declines, the Gunners might seize the opportunity to present a better financial package to the winger.
Mikel Arteta is in urgent need of a player of Sane’s caliber. Other than Bukayo Saka, who has accumulated an impressive 24 points in the goals and assists chart, Arsenal’s other attacking players have delivered inconsistent performances. Leroy Sane, with an impressive record of either scoring or assisting every 121 minutes on average, would be a significant boost for the London team, enhancing their prospects in the quest for top honours.
