Arsenal open Leroy Sane talks! Mikel Arteta's side pounce as contract talks with Bayern Munich continue

The 29-year-old is willing to take a pay cut to stay in Bavaria, according to reporting by Sky Deutschland, but with his current deal ending in the summer, a window of opportunity has opened for suitors. It is believed that Arsenal have already made contact with Sane's representatives, with a view to completing a free transfer come season's end.

Sane's deal is next on the docket for sporting director Max Eberl who has recently finalised extensions for key players like Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Joshua Kimmich. Both parties plan to sit down after the international break, but there's no guarantee of a deal.

Sane has fallen down the pecking order at Bayern following the signing of Michael Olise. The German winger has started just 12 matches in the Bundesliga, making nine appearances from the bench. He has scored six goals, and contributed four assists.

Sane's attention turns to Saturday's fixture against away at Union Berlin, before he departs for international duty. He is part of a Germany squad that takes on Italy in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League.