Arsenal could "make a move" for a "world-class" forward in the summer transfer window, having now identified him as a top target, according to former scout Mick Brown.
Gunners set their sights on new attackers
The Gunners are very keen on bringing in a top striker in the summer, having identified Newcastle United's Alexander Isak and RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko as two of their main targets, but there may also be a need to strengthen in wide areas.
The absence of Bukayo Saka, and more recently Gabriel Martinelli, has arguably played a big role in hindering Mikel Arteta's side in the Premier League title race, with Liverpool now 12 points clear as we approach the business end of the season.
As such, Arteta may want to bring in reinforcements this summer, and a recent report has revealed the north Londoners are now ready to trigger the £49m release clause in Nico Williams' Athletic Bilbao contract.
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The Gunners intend to make a huge offer for a striker, who they are now determined to sign.
Arteta is seemingly very keen on Williams, having instructed sporting director Andrea Berta to sign him, but there is also a potential alternative option, as revealed by former scout Brown in an interview with Football Insider.
Football Insider asserts that Leroy Sane is a top target for Arsenal, before going on to relay quotes from Brown, who says: "I don't think Arsenal will be the only club interested if he's available for free.
"But we know Mikel Arteta wants to add new wingers to his squad.
"It's been a major blow for them this season, losing Saka and Martinelli, and they need a player who can come in and rotate with the two of them.
Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane celebrates scoring their first goal with Leon Goretzka
"His ability is proven and he's got plenty of winning experience.
"So Arsenal's scouts will have been watching him closely at Bayern and they'll be keeping a close eye on his contract situation so they can make a move if he leaves for free."
"World-class" Sane could be keen to play for Arteta
Sane has played under Arteta in the past, during the Arsenal manager's spell as assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, and the German lauded his former boss for the improvements he helped him make to his game.
The 29-year-old is believed to have a close bond with the Spaniard, and he has since gone on to develop his game even further since signing for Bayern, with Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann now of the belief that he is in the "world-class" category.
With the winger's £243k-per-week contract set to expire in the summer, he will be available on a free transfer, which is a bonus, and his attacking numbers during his previous spell in England indicate he could be capable of pushing for a starting spot at the Emirates Stadium.
Leroy Sane's Premier League record
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