Arsenal teased by Leroy Sane ‘contract update’ after German’s agent sits down with Bayern Munich chiefs – but ‘two other Premier League giants’ are keen on free transfer

• Leroy Sane is weighing up his future as his Bayern Munich contract is expiring 
• Three Premier League heavyweights including Arsenal are reportedly keen
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By LUKE POWER

Arsenal have been dealt a potential blow in their pursuit of Leroy Sane after his agent gave an upbeat update on contract talks with Bayern Munich.

The winger’s contract expires this summer and his agent Pini Zahavi has reportedly been speaking with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham over a Premier League return, as per BILD.  

Sane joined Bayern from Manchester City for £55million in 2020 but has been linked with a move away for some time and has reportedly been spending time in London with his wife Candice. 

He was once again an important cog in the Bayern machine this season as he scored 13 goals, made six assists, and helped them reclaim the Bundesliga title. 

And his agent Zahavi has told Sky Germany of a seemingly positive contract update talks, saying: ‘We had a very good dinner, it was a nice dinner, I enjoyed it. But no news.

‘I cannot speak about it, but it was a nice meeting.’

Leroy Sane’s agent said he has had a ‘nice meeting’ with Bayern Munich’s head honchos 

The winger is considering an extension but has interest from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Spurs

Mikel Arteta has admitted his side need to sign a ‘goal threat’ over the summer 

Agent Pini Zahavi has been tight-lipped over his 29-year-old German client’s future

Bayern are said to be insistent on not wanting to increase their current offering to Sane, which is made up of a fixed salary of €10million (£8.3million), plus a variable bonus of €5.5million (£4.6million).

However, key figures within the club, including sporting director Max Eberl, are said to be willing to pay that sum in order to keep him on their books.

As a result, Bayern are thought to be considering increasing his fixed salary up to €13 million (£10.9million) and reducing the bonuses accordingly.

While Premier League sides are reportedly keen on landing Sane, Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray have also tabled an offer worth €10million per year to Sane.

The German winger will have to make a decision over a potential new destination quickly, with Bayern wanting his future resolved prior to Bayern the club’s departure for the Club World Cup on June 10.

Sane was an integral part of Manchester City’s ‘Centurions’ team in 2017-18 before he helped the club to win a domestic treble – including a second successive Premier League title – the following campaign.

However, he endured a fraught end to his time in Manchester after suffering a torn ACL before joining Bayern in the summer of 2020.

The 29-year-old has helped Bayern sustain their dominance in Germany, lifting four Bundesliga titles in five seasons.

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Arsenal teased by Leroy Sane ‘contract update’ after German’s agent sits down with Bayern Munich chiefs – but ‘two other Premier League giants’ are keen on free transfer

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