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Leroy Sane reveals Manchester United transfer stance with 'definite' guarantee

Bayern Munich and Germany forward Leroy Sane has been linked with a return to the Premier League with Manchester United and Arsenal both reportedly keen

Leroy Sane in action for Bayern Munich.
Manchester United have been linked with Leroy Sane.(Image: Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Getty Images)

Bayern Munich forward Leroy Sane has dismissed recent transfer rumours amid speculation of a move to Manchester United.

The Germany international, who has had a successful period at the Bundesliga champions, is approaching the end of his current contract, sparking suggestions of an imminent exit.


With an impressive record of 51 goals and 50 assists in 186 games for Bayern and three league trophies - on top of his achievements with Manchester City, where he secured two Premier League titles. Reports have linked him with Premier League sides, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and United, with interest reportedly from those at Emirates Stadium and Old Trafford.


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Nonetheless, Sane has conveyed a sense of ease about the situation in an interview with Sport BILD: "I have confidence in myself, in the situation and also in my club. We are in a transparent and relaxed exchange."

The player expressed content with the existing dialogue at the club, he continued: "I feel really good, the talks with Vinni [Kompany], Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are very good and trusting. That’s why my thoughts are currently only on Bayern, we will see everything else in the next few weeks and months.

"The topic [money] is not on my mind at all right now. And how much I earn is not my top priority. To be honest, I haven’t thought about it for a second."

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"I will definitely not sign for another club on January 1 or 2. I don’t need a quick decision," he added. "I have a sympathy for the league, I still watch certain games on TV.

"The attraction for me lies 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 greatest challenge and goals."

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