Ashworth on alert following elite forward’s ‘Premier League’ entry
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Ashworth on alert following elite forward’s ‘Premier League’ entry

Bayern Munich youngster Leroy Sane has admitted he is keen on the Premier League as Manchester United and Arsenal aim to bring the forward back to England.

Sane has let his Bayern contract expire, sparking rumors of a free transfer away from the German giants in the summer of 2025. He could become one of the most valuable free agents in the world next year and big clubs such as Man Utd and Arsenal do not want to miss such an opportunity.

Sane has links with United’s rivals, having represented Manchester City between 2016 and 2020.

However, United managers are trying to see this as a positive rather than a negative. The right-back already has plenty of Premier League experience, plus two winners’ medals in the competition.

City won an FA Cup and two League Cups at the same time Sensible was also at Etihad.

In a new interview, Sane has put the likes of United and Arsenal on standby by revealing he could be lured by the prospect of playing in the Prem again.

However, the Germany international added that Bayern are currently best placed to offer him everything he wants in his career.

“I have confidence in myself, in the situation and also in my club. We are in an open and relaxed exchange,” Sane told the German news agency Photo.

“I’m definitely not going to sign for another club on January 1 or 2. I don’t need a quick decision. I have a sympathy for the Premier League, I still watch some games on TV.

“The attraction for me is in the club where I can show my best performance, develop and win titles. I have that at Bayern. This is where I have my biggest challenges and goals.”

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Man Utd, Arsenal must disrupt Bayern contract talks

While Sane is leaning towards signing a new contract with Bayern, he refuses to rule out English clubs completely.

United and Arsenal will push to convince Sane to change right up until the 28-year-old potentially extends with Bayern.

Last week, German reporter Christian Falk revealed that United are “pushing” to land Sanewith Old Trafford a “very serious option” for him.

Although Falk noted one factor that could help Arsenal overtake United in the transfer pursuit. Sane’s family would rather move to London than return to Manchester.

The striker has scored 51 goals and 50 assists in 186 appearances for Bayern so far, helping them win trophies such as the Bundesliga title (x3), FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.

This term, Sane’s record stands at three goals from 11 games in all competitions.

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Man Utd latest: Amorim ‘amazing’; left back hunt

Meanwhile, reports claim new United boss Ruben Amorim was “stunned” by the “lack of speed and intensity” during training sessions.

Amorim is working hard to increase the work rate of his players, and sees this as a key issue under his predecessor Erik ten Hag.

It is becoming apparent to the Portuguese that returning United to the top of English football will not be a quick fix.

Amorim has identified left back/left back as a position that needs strengthening as a priority to ensure his 3-4-3 system is successful.

TEAMtalk can confirm that Alphonso Davies is another Bayern star that United are eyeing, apart from Sane.

The Red Devils are prepared to offer Davies a competitive deal amid rival interest from Real Madrid, although they won’t be stretching their finances like previous years.

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