Chelsea now frontrunners in Leroy Sane race after new twist – sources
Chelsea and Arsenal are the frontrunners in the free transfer race for Leroy Sane, sources have told Football Insider.
The 29-year-old is out of contract at Bayern next month and had looked set to pen an extension – but has switched agents and could now quit in the coming weeks.
Sane has rejected multiple offers from the Bundesliga champions, putting Chelsea and Arsenal on red alert ahead of the summer transfer window.
Chelsea are intensifying their interest in the winger following a new twist in the future of Jadon Sancho, with widespread reports suggesting they are ready to pay a penalty to see him return to Man United.
Chelsea intensify Sane interest after Sancho twist
Sancho has failed to make a starting place his own at Stamford Bridge and the Blues could turn to Premier League proven star Sane this summer.
It is believed the Germany international will also field interest from other overseas clubs but the most lucrative financial packages in European football will come from the Premier League.
| Appearances (Starts) | 44 (25) |
| Minutes Played | 2348 |
| Goals | 13 |
| Assists | 6 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 |
Sane won two English titles during his four-year spell with Man City, scoring 39 goals and notching 44 assists in 135 appearances under Pep Guardiola.
He has added four Bundesliga titles to his trophy cabinet during his subsequent spell with Bayern, including one under Vincent Kompany in the 2024-25 campaign.
The winger’s next move will also be made with one eye on a starting berth for Germany in the upcoming 2026 World Cup.
Chelsea brace for Nkunku offers
Meanwhile, Football Insider has revealed (9 May) that Chelsea are expecting offers for wantaway forward Christopher Nkunku this summer.
Despite Nkunku’s lack of action for the Blues, sources say his stock is still high across Europe and a number of clubs are expected to swoop for his signature.
Chelsea are confident of recouping their £52million outlay on the France international.
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