Leroy Sane isn’t expected to leave Bayern Munich this summer but Arsenal are monitoring his contract situation closely just in case.

HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY - JULY 02: Leroy Sane of Germany talks to the media during a press conference at Herzo-Base on July 02, 2024 in Herzogenaurach, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY: Leroy Sane of Germany talks to the media during a press conference at Herzo-Base on July 02, 2024. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Kerry Hau of Sky Sports Germany reports that Leroy Sane is currently still expected to remain with Bayern Munich this summer and sign a new contract, with his current deal expiring in 2025.

The player is “comfortable in the city” and in the team, and he “wants to stay”.

But if Sane and Bayern can’t reach an agreement, Hau adds that Arsenal could then “become an option”. The Gunners are reportedly “monitoring the situation”, and the player has a” very good relationship” with Mikel Arteta.

MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 30: Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich in action during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on March 30, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY: Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich in action during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on March 30, 2024. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Football insider Team News and Ticks reports on Patreon that though Arsenal do have an interest in Sane, the most recent update is that a move appears to be off because Bayern couldn’t secure their own targets.

Given Sane is happy where he is and talks with Bayern are still ongoing, it certainly seems likely the winger will end up extending his contract to stay in Germany.

But Bayern won’t want to lose the 28-year-old for free next summer. If they can’t agree a deal, they’ll probably look to cash in, and Arsenal are evidently positioning themselves for that eventuality.

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich is tackled by William Saliba of Arsenal leading to a penalty decision for Bayern Munich during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern München at Emirates Stadium on April 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Leroy Sane of Bayern Munich is tackled by William Saliba of Arsenal leading to a penalty decision for Bayern Munich during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern München at Emirates Stadium on April 09, 2024. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Sane scored 10 goals and assisted 13 for Bayern last season. Arsenal appear to be in the market for a winger if a good option is available, with links to Nico Williams earlier in the summer.

For the time being, none of Arsenal’s preferred targets appear to be available to the Gunners this summer.