Arsenal ‘express interest in free transfer for Bayern Munich superstar’ – with German giants ‘yet to negotiate new contract’ with the former Premier League man

Arsenal are reportedly interested in a Bayern Munich star whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season.

The German giants have successfully qualified for the next Champions League phase after beating Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen 5-0 on aggregate in the round of 16.

Xabi Alonso‘s fans were full of hope that home stands would help the team get a potential comeback in the second leg, but they went behind in the second in the 52nd minute following a goal from Harry Kane after a defensive mix-up.

Vincent Kompany‘s band are set to take on Inter Milan in the quarter-final, with the first game taking place at Allianz Arena on April 8.

Leroy Sane – who is set to become a free agent at the end of the season – remained on the bench at BayArena, with the Belgian manager giving preference to the link between Kingsley Coman and Michael Olise.  

Furthermore, according to Bild, Mikel Arteta is keen to sign the German winger after several years spent in Manchester City, when the Spaniard was the assistant coach in Pep Guardiola‘s side.

The Germany international has been suffering from little playing time under manager Vincent Kompany, who prefers the link between Kingsley Coman and Michael Olise

It is understood that Mikel Arteta is specifically keen to bring Sane to the Emirates Stadium after previously working with him in Manchester City

The North London club is reportedly looking for reinforcements in the attacking line after several key injuries that reduced their chances of a Premier League triumph this season.

Strong starters Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo both suffered multiple setbacks throughout this campaign, while the academy product was sidelined since late December due to a hamstring injury.

Meanwhile, the report indicates that Sane would have signed a new contract if one had been offered. It is understood that the Bundesliga giants are only interested in lowering his salary amid a poor season by the German. 

Sane saw his playing time reduced after Olise’s arrival at Allianz Arena, as he started just 12 times out of 21 matches in the domestic league this season.

The former Man City star has not scored in over a month and has had four goals and assists during this campaign overall.

However, it is believed that Sane and current Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl remain in a good relationship, and the specialist does not want to lose another winger, considering that Serge Gnabry is likely to leave and Coman is set for a move to Saudi Arabia.

The 29-year-old saw his arrival to the Bundesliga giants in the summer of 2020, following four years spent in Guardiola’s squad.

Throughout his five seasons at Bayern, Sane scored 56 goals and added 50 assists in 209 games.

The 29-year-old was a key figure in Guardiola’s Man City but was often fighting with injuries

Sane completed his move to the Bundesliga giants in the summer of 2020 after a severe injury had cancelled the transfer the previous year 

Last November, Arsenal already emerged as a competitor with Manchester United for the German’s signature in order to bring him back to the Premier League.

Sane was a key figure in Guardiola’s squad, forming a famous attacking trio with Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling.

However, similarly to the Englishman, the 29-year-old star was often missing consistency due to several separate setbacks.

It was thought he would move to Bundesliga, before Sane suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury that kept in the Community Shield, which kept him out almost for the whole season.