Arsenal and Chelsea may go head-to-head to signal Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane on a free switch on the finish of the marketing campaign.
The Germany worldwide has been with the Bavarian giants for the previous 4 years. He has entered the ultimate yr of his contract and Bayern are but to barter an extension with him.
This has led to solutions that he may go away on a Bosman deal and Spanish supply Fichajes declare that he may contemplate a return to the Premier League within the again finish of his profession.
Arsenal and Chelsea are ‘very attentive’ to the scenario and will compete alongside Newcastle United for his providers.
Doable transfer
Sane was a key participant for Bayern for the previous few seasons, however the state of affairs has modified with the arrival of Michael Olise from Crystal Palace final summer season. The Frenchman is an assured starter below supervisor Vincent Kompany.
The previous Manchester Metropolis man has nonetheless impressed with 1 purpose from simply 78 minutes, however he may contemplate a brand new problem the place he has extra minutes from the beginning line-up as a substitute of being a daily back-up off the bench.
Arsenal supervisor Mikel Arteta is aware of Sane from their time collectively at Metropolis the place was the assistant coach. The shut relationship may deliver the German to north London, although he may have to regulate to a rotational beginning function.
Bukayo Saka is a assured starter on the suitable wing for the Gunners in nearly each sport. Sane’s finest probability of taking part in time might be on the left wing the place he faces competitors from Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard.
Chelsea are additionally admirers of the 3-time Bundesliga winner, who’s valued at £50 million by Transfermarkt. Nonetheless, we don’t see the Blues making a contract provide, having modified their switch coverage over the past yr.
The main target has been on signing gamers aged 26 or beneath. Sane, who will flip 29 in January might not go well with them whereas his wages might be one other impediment for the Blues with out the added income coming from the Champions League.
