Bayern Munich attacker Leroy Sane does not plan to sign the club’s latest contract offer, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg.
The 29-year-old is in the final year of his contract. He will be one of the most sought-after free agents in the transfer market this summer.
Sane reportedly wants to stay at Bayern, and the feeling from the club is mutual, but they have asked him to cut his wages.
The former Manchester City man can collect a massive sign-on bonus and potentially more wages by leaving for free.
He is not inclined to take a pay cut, and Bayern have refused to meet his demands.
Arsenal and Newcastle United will be licking their lips as they have shown interest in the Essen-born winger.
The Gunners need to strengthen their attacking unit, and Sane is a solid option. However, he may be wary of competing with Bukayo Saka for a starting berth.
He can also play on the left flank, giving manager Mikel Arteta.
He knows Sane from their time together at Man City and might be open to working with him again, but they are not alone.
Newcastle will likely qualify for the Champions League, and they need to bolster their roster to compete with the European elites.
But for all his flair and reputation, potential suitors must weigh the risks. Sane has always had the tools – explosive pace, a deadly left foot and an eye for goal, but consistency has eluded him.
His tally of 11 league goals this season is respectable, but it has been his best since heading back to the German top flight in 2020.
Bayern do not usually let top-tier talent walk away lightly. Their willingness to draw a hard line on wages and let him leave for free speaks volumes.
The idea of a cut-price deal may tempt clubs like Arsenal and Newcastle, but they should ask themselves why a European giant has moved on from him.
