Bayern Munich star Leroy Sané is nearing the end of his contract, and while rumors have circulated that the club wants to extend his deal, several factors may complicate that decision.
An expected salary reduction across the board, the emergence of Michael Olise, and Bayern’s anticipated pursuit of Florian Wirtz next summer could all influence how much the club is willing to invest in Sané’s salary to keep him.
If Bayern Munich hesitates, FC Barcelona might be ready to step in. More importantly, Barça is always on the lookout for financially savvy deals, and as a free transfer, Sané becomes an even more attractive option for the Catalans:
Barcelona are keeping a close watch on Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane as they explore potential signings for the upcoming summer transfer window, reports SPORT.
The outlet mentions that with their financial situation yet to be determined, Barça’s sporting department is assessing opportunities, particularly for players whose contracts are nearing their end. One of the standout names is Sane, who has been on the club’s radar in the past, but a deal never came to fruition due to the high cost involved.
Sane’s current contract with Bayern Munich is set to expire at the end of the season, and while he had previously aimed to extend his stay at the German club, his situation has shifted considerably. The arrival of Michael Olise at Bayern has seen Sane’s role reduced, with him spending more time on the bench. This has even affected his position with the German national team, as he is no longer a regular choice.
Despite ongoing discussions with Bayern, the winger is unlikely to remain at the club if he does not secure a place as a regular starter. As a result, he could be available for free next summer. Adding to the complexity of the situation, Sané switched agents last summer. His previous representatives had a good relationship with Barcelona, and talks were held about a possible transfer two summers ago.
Interestingly, Bayern’s €50 million asking price and Sane’s high wages made the move impossible at the time. These financial demands remain a significant obstacle, especially if Sané wishes to maintain his current salary, which could make a deal with Barcelona difficult.
Set to turn 29 in January, Sane is still in a strong phase of his career. He is currently valued at €70 million and has been an integral part of Bayern Munich for four years since his €50 million move from Manchester City.
Under Hansi Flick, Sane played a pivotal role in Bayern’s success, contributing to several title wins during Flick’s tenure. Barcelona are keen to add a dynamic winger to their squad for the next season. Although Nico Williams is seen as their top target, his transfer could prove too costly. Sane fits the profile of the kind of player Barça are looking for, offering the necessary flair and creativity on the wing. For now, the Catalan club remains fully informed of his situation and will continue to monitor developments.
Arsenal FC sent scouts to watch RB Leipzig and Juventus do battle in the Champions League as they have interest in both RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško and Juventus’ Dušan Vlahović:
Arsenal scouts watched Juventus’ 3-2 win over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, with strikers Dušan Vlahović and Benjamin Šeško both of interest to the Gunners.
Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise was named to Bundesliga Team of the Week for kicker and WhoScored.com:
Meanwhile, Thomas Müller and Joshua Kimmich were named to Sofascore’s Bundesliga Team of the Week:
Well, that was a miserable week. After suffering a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa, Bayern Munich head into October international break after a devastating 3-3 draw to Eintracht Frankfurt. After three games without a win, Vincent Kompany’s meteoric rise at the Bavarian capital has come to a standstill.
In this episode, INNN and Samrin discuss the following:
- How this game repeats a pattern we have seen before.
- What is wrong with the defense? Is it the system or the players?
- Thomas Müller made a difference in attack, but it wasn’t enough.
- Harry Kane has gone missing for three games in a row — what’s going on with him?
- Has Kompany’s system been exposed? What can he change to make it better?
- Is it time to discuss the coach’s job? Obviously not, BUT …
- Is Manuel Neuer a problem? Should he be replaced? Can he?
- How Vincent Kompany has failed to use all the talent at his disposal.
- Expectations for upcoming games, especially Stuttgart and FC Barcelona.
With his performances spiking, Robert Lewandowski could be set to earn a contract extension from FC Barcelona:
Robert Lewandowski and Barcelona are planning to continue together for another year, as reported by Diario Sport. The 36-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season, but a clause was inserted that would see the deal extended until 2026 if he played close to half of the club’s matches in his third year with them — he has started all official matches so far.
Former Bayern Munich defender Noussair Mazraoui will miss Morocco’s next international games due to an injury:
If true — how bitter would Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui be? Manchester United could be looking at former Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel to take over for Erik ten Hag, whose future is uncertain at best:
Manchester United are lining up Thomas Tuchel as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag.
Tuchel was of interest to United in the summer as they contemplated replacing Ten Hag and he is still out of work after leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season. United admire other candidates who are already attached to clubs and the attraction of Tuchel is that he is immediately attainable. Officials of the United hierarchy will hold a meeting in London on Tuesday and Ten Hag expects to hold discussions with the club in the coming days.
Tuchel, 51, welcomed United’s interest last season and spoke effusively about the club before Bayern’s games against United in the Champions League group stage last year. The German referred to United’s aura and mentioned their 1999 Champions League final comeback against Bayern unprompted.
