Arsenal face Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday night.
Mikel Arteta’s side cruised to a 7-1 win over their Dutch opponents in the first leg last week, and the North London side are therefore expected to reach the quarter-finals of the competition with ease.
This season has been another frustrating one for the Gunners, who look set to finish as Premier League runners-up for the third consecutive season.
The London side are currently 15 points behind league leaders Liverpool, having been beaten to the title by Manchester City in each of the past two campaigns.
Arsenal Target Bayern Munich Star Leroy Sane
According to CaughtOffside, Arsenal are interested in Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane. The German international winger is currently in the final six months of his contract with the Bundesliga giants, and reports suggest that negotiations over an extension have stalled.
This potential transfer opportunity has caught the attention of Arsenal’s management, who are looking to strengthen their attacking options for next season’s campaign.
Mikel Arteta knows Sane well from their time together at Manchester City, and sources indicate that the Spanish manager is enthusiastic about the possibility of a reunion at the Emirates Stadium.
Sane’s Career and Potential Impact at Arsenal
Since joining Bayern from Manchester City in 2020, Sane has demonstrated his attacking prowess with impressive statistics:
- 56 goals in 209 appearances across all competitions
- 50 assists during his Bayern Munich tenure
- Consistent performances in both Bundesliga and European competitions
Arsenal’s interest in the 29-year-old comes amid a season where they’ve faced several injury challenges in their attacking department:
- Kai Havertz has missed games through injury
- Bukayo Saka has faced fitness concerns
- Gabriel Martinelli has been sidelined at various points during the campaign
The former Premier League winger currently earns approximately €17 million annually at Bayern Munich. However, reports suggest that Sane would consider accepting a reduced salary to facilitate a move this summer, potentially making the transfer more financially viable for the Gunners.
For Arsenal, adding an experienced Champions League and Premier League performer could provide the additional firepower and depth they need to finally overcome the final hurdle in their Premier League title aspirations.
Sane’s versatility across the forward line would complement Arsenal’s existing attacking talent, giving Arteta more tactical flexibility for domestic and European competitions.
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