When it comes to superstars, few clubs in England have had more than Arsenal.
With the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira, Dennis Bergkamp, Mesut Özil and most recently, Bukayo Saka, the Gunners have long been a club that can boast a tradition of fielding icons of the game.
However, the North Londoners have also had more than their fair share of cult heroes over the years, from Santi Cazorla to Emmanuel Eboue and Lukas Podolski.
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The former German international didn't spend much time with the club, but he certainly ingratiated himself with the fans, and based on recent reports, the club could be about to sign a player who could be a repeat of the powerful ace.
Arsenal's summer plans
It's no secret that the one position Arsenal need to strengthen above all others this summer is striker, and based on reports from the last few weeks or so, that's where most of their attention seems to be at the moment.
For example, just a couple of days ago, The Athletic's David Ornstein revealed that the club were developing a 'strong interest' in Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres.
Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates after the match
Just a day later, reports claimed that the North Londoners were also incredibly keen on RB Leipzig's up-and-coming Benjamin Sesko, who has scored 23 goals in 37 appearances this season.
That said, while a new striker is of paramount importance, it's not the only area of the frontline that needs to be addressed, nor is it the only position the club are looking to bolster.
According to a recent report from Sky Sports Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Arsenal are interested in signing Bayern Munich star Leroy Sané.
Plettenberg claims that while the winger wants to stay in Bavaria and is negotiating a new deal, he has also held "concrete talks" with the Gunners regarding a free transfer in the summer.
However, according to other reports, North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur have also held talks with the player's camp, so moving fast could be imperative to seal a deal.
Leroy Sane for Bayern Munich
It could be a complicated transfer to get over the line, but given Sané's ability and experience, it is worth fighting for, especially as he could be Arsenal's next Podolski.
Why Sane would be Arsenal's new Podolski
So, to kick things off, the pair would have joined the Gunners from the Bundesliga, with Podolski moving to the Emirates in a £10.9m deal from FC Koln in the summer of 2012.
Moreover, the Gliwice-born star also spent a few years playing for FC Hollywood, scoring 26 goals and providing 20 assists in 106 appearances between July 2006 and July 2009.
In addition to their similar careers at club level, the pair are also left-footed attackers who have amassed an impressive number of senior caps for Germany.
Leroy Sane Manchester City stats (timeless)
The former Manchester City star is now on 69, and the Górnik Zabrze ace retired from international duty with 130.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the pair are both positionally versatile players who can thrive out on the left and have an impressive track record of scoring and providing assists in their careers.
Sane & Podolski's senior records
Player
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Goal Involvements per Match
All Stats via Transfermarkt
For example, in 403 senior appearances, the Bayern star has scored 111 goals and provided 101 assists, which comes out to a stellar average of a goal involvement every 1.90 games. Is it really any surprise that Julian Nagelsmann once proclaimed he was "one of the best players in Europe."
The former Gunners star, on the other hand, has scored 227 goals and provided 136 assists in 678 appearances, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 1.86 games, which is remarkably similar to his younger compatriot.
Ultimately, Arsenal need more than just a striker this summer, and Sane looks like he could provide them with more threat off the left, just like Podolski did during his time with the club.
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