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title: "Arsenal to rival Barcelona for Sane’s signature"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Hamdani"
section: "Arsenal News"
published: "2016-02-17T12:00:20Z"
modified: "2016-02-17T14:48:47Z"
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# Arsenal to rival Barcelona for Sane’s signature

Arsenal are believed to be amongst a number of clubs interested in a move for Schalke wonderkid Leroy Sane.

The 20-year-old attacking midfielder has been in impressive form for the German outfit this season and has, [according to *Mundo Deportivo*](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20160216/302203419476/robert-y-urbano-espiaron-a-sane-el-viernes.html), been placed upon Barcelona’s transfer wishlist, with the Gunners also expressing an interest in his services.

![Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/508906770.jpg)

Sane has been a regular in Schalke’s first-team this campaign, [scoring five goals and bagging four assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/144711) from 15 Bundesliga appearances.

Due to the nature of his performances for André Breitenreiter’s side, Sane’s price tag has risen to a reported £28.9m, with the La Liga giants favourites to acquire his signature.

Arsenal have a plethora of options to use on the wings, with the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Joel Campbell, Theo Walcott, Alexis Sanchez and Alex Iwobi all battling for starting positions in the side.

![Michael Regan/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/510147414.jpg)

If Arsene Wenger’s side beat out Barcelona’s hopes of signing the player in the summer and Sane does arrive in north London, he could prove to be more of a long-term signing, rather than a solution for the current team.