Leroy Sane’s situation is sure to attract attention across Europe as he gradually approaches the end of his current contract at Bayern Munich.
The Germany international’s current terms are set to expire in the summer of 2025, which more than explains why some of England’s top clubs have kept a brief eye on him.
Of course, whether any Premier League side can afford the 28-year-old’s wage demands is a different point entirely.
Can Arsenal and Newcastle United afford Sane?
Christian Falk reports that there were no direct moves from either Arsenal or Newcastle for the “world class” (as described by the talent scout). Jacek Kulig to X for exploits at Manchester City) this summer.
More specifically, while the Magpies were understood to be genuinely interested in the Essen-born star, his wage demands proved prohibitive in terms of getting a deal done.
“In England it was reported that there was interest in Leroy Sane from Newcastle and Arsenal. I spoke to the club’s management and it seems that no one was directly asking for the player.” said the BILD Group head of football The daily briefing.
“Bayern Munich wants to clarify his situation, as he will be a free agent in the summer. He is currently earning a lot of money at the club (€15 million plus €5 million in add-ons). It is very easy for him to activate his add-ons, as he receives a million euros after every six games played.
“If you look at Arsenal’s situation, you see they have Raheem Sterling now, and I’ve heard they’re not paying him his full salary. His deal with Chelsea means Arsenal are paying £100,000 a week, while Chelsea cover the remaining £200,000 a week, so he earns €18.6m (£15.6m) a year, which Arsenal didn’t want to pay!If you can’t pay that for Sterling, I think it is very difficult to pay 20 million euros for Leroy Sane.
“I heard that Newcastle were also interested, but it was the same game with Michael Olise. Bayern Munich were in talks along with Newcastle with the former, and eventually paid a salary of 13 million euros for Olise (could be €13m plus €3m in add-ons). Both amounts would be too high for Newcastle. If you can’t reach that figure for Olise, it’s getting harder to pay more for Sane.”
Who else wants to sign Leroy Sane?
IMAGE (via Four Four Two) previously reported Liverpool’s interest in the former Manchester City striker.
It seems somewhat unlikely that the Reds will go that particular route, of course, following the addition of Federico Chiesa from Juventus in the summer window.
At 26, the Italy international has a higher long-term value for Arne Slot’s side and provides cover for Mo Salah on the right.
As such, it would be reasonable to assume that a further addition in this position would likely come in the form of younger talent that could be developed at Anfield.
With that in mind, the signs are that Liverpool are staying out of any potential race for Sane’s signature.
