This upward trajectory appeared to be reaching the crescendo of Sané signing a new contract. An offer from Bayern Munich is said to be on the table, Sky Germany report, but the German international is yet to put pen to paper, which has given hope to Arsenal and other unnamed English clubs.

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz could feature in their Premier League home game against Newcastle United after recovering from hamstring surgery, manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday as the north London club look to consolidate second place.