According to Fussball Transfers in Germany, Arsenal do have Paris Saint-Germain ace Julian Draxler on their wish list this summer.
The report claims that Draxler’s representatives have been offering him to major clubs in Europe, with Bayern Munich one of the notable teams.
Draxler would fancy a return to Germany having been homesick in France, but it’s unclear whether or not Bayern are actually interested.
Draxler becomes a free agent this summer with this PSG deal set to end, and sporting director Leonardo isn’t keen on giving him an extension – even if boss Mauricio Pochettino likes him.
The 27-year-old has only started nine league games this season, but has still contributed four goals and two assists for the French giants.
Draxler needs regular first-team football as his next club, and Arsenal may be able to offer that if they can’t bring Martin Odegaard back to the club.
Odegaard is only on loan from Real Madrid, and there are no guarantees that Arsenal will be able to bring him back either on loan or permanently.
Arsenal have been linked with Draxler many times in the past, and a deal seems much more likely under Mikel Arteta than Unai Emery, given that Draxler slated Emery during their time together at PSG.
A free transfer should appeal to Arsenal, but Draxler should only be an option way behind Odegaard rather than a priority right now.
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