Tottenham Offering Better Contract Than Arsenal For 29 Year Old Free Agent: What Should The Gunners Do? | OneFootball

The transfer market continues to gain momentum, and Arsenal has already begun to make their moves. The club are not only looking to strengthen their midfield and attack, but also want to sign a game-changing winger.

With a solid foundation already in place, Mikel Arteta wants to add offensive talent that can offer different solutions and raise the competitive level of the group. After confirming their presence in the next Champions League, the club understand that they must act decisively if they want to close the gap with the teams that still set the standard in Europe. Under this premise, the north Londoners are considering a major move.

Tottenham Offering Better Contract Than Arsenal For Leroy Sane

According to information published by Sky Sports and replicated by TBR Football, both Arsenal and Tottenham want to sign Leroy Sané, the German winger from Bayern Munich who could become a free agent this month. The Spurs are currently the favourites as they are willing to offer him better contractual terms.

HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY – JUNE 01: Leroy Sane of Germany trains during a Germany Training Session on June 01, 2025 in Herzogenaurach, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

Arsenal, for their part, have not withdrawn its interest. Even their new sporting director, Andrea Berta, is in charge of the operation. The board has initiated contacts with the player’s entourage, but everything indicates that the north London club has managed to make faster progress in the talks.

From a practical point of view, Arsenal cannot afford to lose Sané without putting up a fight. The club are looking for more quality on the wings, and the German brings dribbling, speed and goals. At 29, he is at an ideal age.

What Should The Gunners Do?

He has accumulated more than 2,000 minutes with Bayern this season, with 13 goals and six assists in all competitions. His profile would fit well on both the left and right wings, depending on whether Arteta chooses to carry on with 4-3-3 or decides to experiment. Furthermore, offering him minutes as a starter should not be too complicated, especially with the busy schedule that awaits the team.

However, there is a reading that goes beyond the pitch. If Arsenal let Tottenham take him without competing, it also cedes symbolic ground to a direct rival. In this type of transfer, the psychological impact is significant. The club must show conviction. While the financial offer matters, so does the sporting project. The team must move quickly, convince the player and present a clear idea of what he can achieve in London under Arteta. This is not the time to wait. It is time to act.