Arsenal may finally secure the transfer of Leroy Sane after a fresh bid was made.
Arsenal have not yet managed to fulfill Mikel Arteta’s desire to complete major signings early in the transfer window, but that hasn’t stopped the head coach from achieving impressive pre-season results. With only one match left before the season begins, Arsenal has secured victories over Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen and nearly defeated Liverpool.
With the Premier League becoming increasingly competitive and a challenging start to the season on the horizon, Arteta has had to prepare without a key addition to his squad. Despite this, no new signings have played a part yet, with the exception of David Raya, and senior players are only just making their return.
There’s still plenty to accomplish before the domestic season begins, and even more to do in the transfer market. While Arsenal has secured one new player, more additions could be on the way.
Here’s an in-depth look at the latest developments on potential incoming and outgoing transfers at the Emirates Stadium, as reported by football.london.
Leroy Sane, who previously worked with Arteta at Manchester City, has yet to agree on an extension to his current contract with Bayern Munich. Although Sky Germany reports that Sane prefers to stay at Bayern, Arsenal reportedly sees an opportunity to sign him this summer if Bayern decides to sell.
Earlier this year, when the two teams met in the Champions League, Sane spoke highly of Arteta, saying: “I was very happy to work with him. He helped me a lot there. We had many face-to-face conversations about how I can improve my game. I improved a lot because of his ideas, whether it was positional play or how to act in different situations.”
Sane has just resumed training after recovering from an injury.
According to football.london, Arsenal needs a right-winger to back up Bukayo Saka, and Sane fits the bill as he is also left-footed, like Saka. This potential signing makes a lot of sense, perhaps too much sense.
Although Sane’s departure from Manchester City and his decision not to stay under Pep Guardiola might raise concerns, Arteta has successfully integrated former City players like Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus into his team. Sane, being older and more experienced, could also thrive under Arteta’s guidance.
Managing his game time alongside Saka might be a challenge, but having quality players competing for positions can be seen as an opportunity rather than a problem. If Sane is available for a reasonable price, Arsenal shouldn’t hesitate to make the move.
Arsenal has been linked with Sane for a long time, and now that the deal is finally within reach, they are unlikely to back out. This transfer has been years in the making.
Meanwhile, Marseille has made a new bid for Eddie Nketiah, as reported by Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations have resumed, and Nketiah is reportedly interested in the move to Marseille, attracted by the project. Marseille is willing to continue discussions but only on their terms.
Last month, Arsenal and Marseille were in talks over a transfer, but there was a significant gap in their valuations. Arsenal is holding out for at least £30 million for Nketiah, with Marseille having already made substantial investments this transfer window under Roberto De Zerbi.
“He is a player that gives us so much, we really like him. And at the moment there is nothing to discuss.” Arsenal is believed to be open to selling Nketiah.
football.london suggests that it’s positive to see both clubs returning to the negotiating table. Both sides want the transfer to happen, so there’s no reason it shouldn’t go through.
Nketiah is in need of a new challenge in his career, De Zerbi is looking for another striker, and Arsenal could use the funds to invest elsewhere. This is how transfers should work.
There’s no need to set a financial precedent by holding out for a massive fee, risking the entire deal. Finding a middle ground is essential, and Arsenal may regret it if they don’t compromise.
