Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham)'s possibility of moving to Bayern Munich has virtually disappeared. This is due to Bayern pursuing a re-signing with Leroy Sané (29). Furthermore, Son Heung-min's re-signing with Tottenham has also become uncertain.
Sky Sports Germany reported on the 11th (Korea time) that "Bayern Munich officially proposed a re-signing to Sané. However, Sané must accept a salary reduction."
Bayern Munich's Director General, Max Eberl, hopes for Sané's retention and has already completed internal approval processes. Specifically, Bayern Munich has proposed a contract to Sané until 2028, with a fixed salary of €10 million (16.2 billion won). If options are added, it could rise to €16 million (25.9 billion won).
Sané is also positive about the re-signing. Sky Sports Germany added, "He currently earns about €20 million (approximately 32.4 billion won) annually, including bonuses, but he wants to stay at Bayern Munich. Despite speculation about a return to the Premier League, he is willing to accept a salary reduction."
With this, Sané's retention has virtually become a matter of time. Sky Sports Germany explained, "All parties are working to finalize negotiations, and Sané prefers to stay. The current re-signing negotiations have entered a crucial phase." He has appeared in 38 official matches this season, recording 11 goals and 5 assists.
Sané, a winger for the German national team, will see his contract with Bayern expire at the end of this season. Mikel Arteta, the coach of Arsenal, is reported to want him, leading to speculation about a possible return to the Premier League.
Initially, the likelihood of Sané leaving the team was considered quite high. With explosive speed and left-foot kicking ability, he is a threat in attack, but he has faced criticism for insufficient defensive contribution and inconsistent performance. In particular, concerns regarding his finishing have been consistently highlighted.
For this reason, Bayern Munich has made the overhaul of their wing players a top priority. Along with Sané, Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry have also been listed as potential players to be released.
Aventcaitung reported, "Bayern Munich is expected to make significant changes to its attacking line. Sané has not been in good form recently, increasing the likelihood of his transfer."
Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthäus also remarked, "There will be changes in the winger position. There are three unstable assets: Coman, Gnabry, and Sané. The likelihood of all three remaining until next season is low. At least one or two will leave the team."
Such rumors about Sané's transfer naturally led to speculation about Son Heung-min.
Pichayes reported that Bayern could consider Son Heung-min as a replacement if they part ways with Sané. Son Heung-min is an attractive option for Bayern, not only due to his scoring ability but also because he can serve as a backup for Harry Kane.
However, related reports have been revealed as baseless rumors. As speculation about Son Heung-min's transfer to Bayern Munich spread, reputable journalists in Germany directly refuted it.
Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports made it clear that "Bayern Munich is not in contact with Son Heung-min." He added, "The high salary of Son Heung-min is the biggest obstacle, and his transfer has not been discussed at all."
Christian Falk of Bild shared the same stance. He strongly questioned the reliability of the report, saying, "When has Pichayes ever provided us with trustworthy information?" He continued, "Bayern Munich cannot afford Son Heung-min's salary, nor do they want to."
With Sané's retention likelihood increasing, the possibility of Son Heung-min heading to Bayern has virtually disappeared. Considering the overlapping positions and Son Heung-min's high valuation, there is less reason for Bayern to reach out.
Unless there is an unexpected major twist, a reunion between Son Heung-min and Harry Kane is unlikely to occur for the time being.
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