A return to the Premier League could very well be on the cards for Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane.
The German international is, however, understood to want to remain in Bavaria if that option remains on the table.
Matters are, of course, somewhat complicated by his currently high salary (€20m-a-year) and expiring contract (summer of 2025).
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Leroy Sane may prefer London move
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Should an exit from Sabener Straße become the most likely outcome for the former Etihad Stadium favourite, he’s unlikely to be short of suitors.
The preferences of Sane’s family could yet prove instructive with regard to the destination he favours in an upcoming transfer window.
“Previously, there had yet to be any offers from interesting clubs for Leroy Sane, but now we have Arsenal and Mikel Arteta (who Sane knows from his time at Man City),” Christian Falk informed CaughtOffside in his Fact Files column with the Daily Briefing.
“London, of course, is a great city; it’s always been a point for Sane and his family that they weren’t 100% settled and comfortable in Manchester.
“Arsenal could then be an option for Sane, as they’re playing Champions League football (and likely to continue doing so next season). Newcastle, who have also been linked, aren’t in Europe’s top-flight and look likely to next year.”
Manchester United aren’t out of the race
It’s important to note that Sane’s potential preference for the English capital wouldn’t necessarily rule him out of trying life on the red side of Manchester.
There might be less challenging competition at Old Trafford, though a likely change in formation from new boss Ruben Amorim could present a different hurdle altogether.
“Now, I’ve heard Manchester United are also knocking at his door. Many people think he won’t go back to Manchester, but United is a very serious option for him,” Falk…
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