Leroy Sané chose to engage with Bayern Munich by signing a contract that has important implications for summer transfer plans of the Gunners. The Emirati team had targeted Sané as a low cost recruit for the needs of Arteta's attacking midfielder, a sector that will undergo surgery this summer to increase its depth.
Nico remains a major target for sports director Andrea Berta, and this will be particularly the case after the announcement of the German international who would be ready to engage in the long term with Bayern.
The future of Sané at FCB was seriously uncertain. His contract expires at the end of the season and, for a long time, a major impasse suggested a departure.
Leroy Sané far from the Gunners
An interest has manifested itself since the Saudi pro League, but it was revealed earlier this week that it had refused an astronomical offer of 45 million euros from the Middle East.
He will sign a three -year contract with Bayern, a fixed amount of 10 million euros per year, with a bonus possibility of 5 million euros thereafter – a significant drop in salary compared to his current contract. According to Sport Bild, Bayern appreciates that Sané accepted a drop in salary, and money was not his main criterion.
Arsenal turns to Nico Williams
Although Leroy Sané was only a secondary target for Arsenal and Arteta, the announcement of its extension with Bayern will only strengthen the determination of the Gunners to recruit the star of the Athletic Club, Nico Williams.
The 22 -year -old has a liberating clause of 58 million euros, but the competition promises to be tough to recruit a player whom Barcelona also coveted.
Arsenal's most fierce competition for Nico Williams may come from Athletic himself. The Bilbao team is preparing a new exceptional contract for its star player, who has already indicated to appreciate the club's family atmosphere.
Arteta and Berta have everything to attract their main target, but after missing Sané, they will be more impatient than ever to conclude the case.
