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Arsenal have held exploratory talks with Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane’s representatives over a summer move, journalist Charles Watts has revealed.
The Gunners have reportedly identified the Germany international as a potential reinforcement on the wing and an alternative to Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo, who is now in talks to join Manchester United.
Sane appeals to Arsenal as a low-cost option this summer, as he is set to be available on a free transfer should he fail to agree an extension with Bayern.
The 29-year-old winger is one of the best-paid players in the Bundesliga, taking home a whopping £325,000-a-week salary.
Arsenal Make Contact for Leroy Sane
He looks set to depart Bayern this summer
Sane would bring considerable Premier League experience to the Emirates, having spent four seasons with Manchester City and won two league titles.
The Germany international joined Bayern in the summer of 2020 and has been an instrumental part of the Bavarian giants’ frontline, making 220 appearances, scoring 61 goals and providing 55 assists.
Sane is believed to be open to a return to England, and London in particular, as he wants to remain close to his family after spending five years in Germany.
Arsenal could face competition from North London rivals Tottenham for the ‘world-class’ 29-year-old, whose potential availability has also put the Europa League winners on alert.
Arsenal are expected to make several changes to Mikel Arteta’s attacking options this summer, as they remain in the market for both a new striker and a winger.
The Gunners are also in talks to sign RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko and could secure the Slovenian for less than his reported €100m (£84m) valuation.
