Latest developments
- Chelsea are interested in signing Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane.
- The Blues face a battle with Man Utd and Spurs for the former Man City man.
- The 28-year-old is out of contract in the summer.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (2/5): The Sun always lack source info
Having sparked the interest of his former cross-city rivals Manchester United, Leroy Sane is now wanted by Chelsea, who are prepared to battle it out with their Premier League rivals for the German.
This news comes from The Sun who, as usual, do not give any source information, and claim that negotiations over a new deal with Bayern are at a standstill.
Value (4/5): Bidding war to drive up wages
Sane will not cost anything in terms of transfer fees in the summer, but with United, Spurs and Barcelona all said to be interested, a battle for his signature could drive up his already large wages.
Chelsea can afford them, but with Sane turning 29 next month, it might not be the best use of their funds.
Suitability (4.5/5): Two PL winner's medals
With five goals in all competitions this season, despite rarely being the first name on the team sheet for Vincent Kompany, Sane has shown he still has all the qualities that made him a success at City.
That Premier League-winning experience will be key, while his ability to play on either wing and as an attacking midfielder will be useful in Enzo Maresca's system.
Upgrade? (2.5/5): Competition on the left?
Chelsea are very well-served in Sane's main position of right-winger, with Noni Madueke and Pedro Neto, and it will take something extraordinary for Cole Palmer to lose his place in the middle.
However, Sane has actually played more games on the left than anywhere else and with Mykhailo Mudryk banned, loanee Jadon Sancho is Chelsea's only first-team left-winger.
Logic (3.5/5): Sane wants future sorted
As talks with Bayern remain gridlocked, Sane will want to have his future tied down and Chelsea's interest would either help force a move to West London, or force another club to get a deal done early.
Chelsea will have to be wary of overspending on wages, but Sane can resolve their left-sided issues.
Whisper+ verdict: 16.5/25
This rumour really hangs in the balance with positives and negatives in every area. It needs a bit of solid source info to get the green light.
