Arsenal and Liverpool handed massive blow as key target decides to renew contract at current club: Reports
Leroy Sane is reportedly close to signing a contract extension with Bayern Munich. The German attacker has been on Arsenal and Liverpool's radar for the summer transfer window. However, according to journalist Christian Falk (via CF Bayern Insider), Sane will extend his stay in the Bundesliga with a new deal until the summer of 2028.
His current contract with the Bundesliga giants will expire at the end of the season. As a result, multiple clubs were interested in securing the 29-year-old's services as a free agent. Nevertheless, Leroy Sane is adamant to stay at Bayern and has agreed to reduce his salary from €15 million to €10 million (€5 million in bonuses will remain the same).
The former Manchester City winger is good friends with Jamal Musiala, which is also seen as a major factor behind his decision. As per the aforementioned report, Sane and Musiala want to play together in the UEFA Champions League. Musiala, 22, signed a new contract with Bayern Munich in February.
Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane have pushed the board to offer the 29-year-old a new contract. As a result of all the propositions, Sane is nearing signing a new contract with the Bundesliga giants. In 42 appearances across competitions this season, the German winger has scored 12 goals and has provided five assists.
Both Liverpool and Arsenal were keen to make reinforcements in their frontline and saw Sane as a suitable candidate.
Liverpool and Manchester United to start talks with Brazilian defender's agent: Reports
According to journalist Bryno Lemos, Liverpool and Manchester United are ready to initiate talks with Flamengo defender Wesley Franca's agent, who's expected to arrive in England soon. Lemos wrote on social media (via TribalFootball):
"About Wesley. As previously anticipated, the player is being coveted by Liverpool and Manchester United. His representatives travelled to England."
Wesley Franca joined Flamengo from Atlético Tubarão in January 2021. Since then, he has emerged as one of the best fullbacks in Brazil. Making 124 appearances for Flamengo, the 21-year-old defender has scored three goals and provided five assists across competitions.
The Flamengo defender made his senior debut for Brazil during the recent international break, where Selecao faced Colombia and Argentina. The Reds see Wesley as Trent Alexander-Arnold's replacement, who's heavily linked with Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim aims to pair Franca up with Patrick Dorgu in defense.
