Bayern Munich offer Leroy Sane short-term contract in bid to keep winger for Club World Cup but Arsenal target could still leave in free summer transfer

Sane’s Bayern future hangs in the balance as he delays a decision on the club’s current contract offer, with his current deal set to expire on June 30. According toBild, Bayern are considering handing the winger a short-term that would extend his stay until the end of the Club World Cup. Sporting director Max Eberl is pushing for clarity, but the 29-year-old German winger is weighing up multiple offers, including a potential free transfer to Arsenal.

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Bayern are eyeing AC Milan's Rafael Leao as a possible replacement, with Arsenal watching closely. The Gunners' manager Mikel Arteta is keen to reunite with the German international, who he previously coached at Manchester City. Meanwhile, lucrative offers from Galatasaray and Fenerbahce as well as interest from Napoli and Saudi Arabian clubs, remain on the table.

While the Germany star has not spoken publicly, reports suggest he’s intrigued by a return to the Premier League, particularly to Arsenal. According to the Bild, his wife is said to favour a move to London, making the Gunners an appealing option. Eberl's current offer has not convinced Sane, who may decide to secure a more favourable deal elsewhere.

Sane has registered 11 goals and five assists in 30 appearances this season, winning his fourth Bundesliga title with Vincent Kompany's team.

The Bundesliga champions are eager to keep Sane for the entirety Club World Cup in the USA, but if no agreement is reached he will leave on a free transfer, with his current deal expiring in the middle of the competition.