BREAKING NEWS: His decision is final, and there’s nothing we can change. I won’t forgive Arsenal for persuading him; losing such a player at this critical point in the season is a significant blow for us,” said the Bayern Munich president, who was visibly emotional during a press conference, as another Bayern star has agreed to join Arsenal for free in January.

Bayern Munich is grappling with the impending departure of one of their stars, Leroy Sane, who seems set to join Arsenal. The news has left the Bayern president visibly emotional, feeling it’s a major loss, especially at such a pivotal point in the season. Reports from Germany indicate that Arsenal is seriously pursuing the winger, hoping to secure his transfer as early as January before his contract with Bayern officially ends.

Sane’s move might have seemed unlikely just a year ago, given his strong start to the 2023/24 season where he made 16 out of 19 goal contributions in the Bundesliga’s first half. However, injuries later disrupted his momentum, and his appearances have dwindled under Bayern’s current management.

Despite his stellar performance, including a memorable match against Arsenal in last year’s Champions League quarterfinals, his role has been reduced this season. The changes have left fans and analysts questioning his future with the club.

Though Bayern is reportedly interested in extending Sane’s contract, an agreement seems far off. This situation makes him eligible to start talks with foreign clubs in January 2025, and Arsenal appears keen to get ahead in the race to sign him.

This potential transfer reunites him with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, with whom he shares a strong rapport from their time together at Manchester City. Reflecting on their collaboration, Sane once praised Arteta for his tactical insights, which helped him refine his game during their time at City.

At Bayern, Sane has frequently played on the right wing, but during his Premier League days, he thrived on the left. Arsenal, who brought in Raheem Sterling on loan as an added option for Bukayo Saka on the right, may look to leverage Sane’s abilities on the left.

There, he would join Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard as part of Arteta’s attacking options. Given his familiarity with Arteta’s style and his experience in the Premier League, a move to Arsenal could provide a fresh start and a meaningful role in the lineup.

The possibility of Sane joining Arsenal could be a game-changing addition, bringing back his electrifying play style to the Premier League while adding depth and experience to Arsenal’s squad as they aim to challenge on multiple fronts.