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Report: UCL giants now want Arsenal and Spurs linked magician; he’s refused a new deal this week

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Arsenal and Tottenham target Marcel Sabitzer is now on the radar for Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.

According to Bild, Julian Nagelsmann’s side are working on an €18m (£15m) deal to sign his former RB Leipzig magician.

Sabitzer is expected to leave the east German side this window, and Arsenal and Spurs have been linked with the Austrian.

Moreover, the three teams all have a solid chance of signing the midfielder this window. According to Goal, Sabitzer has told Leipzig he does not want to sign a new deal with the club. His current contract expires in 2022.

Whilst Bayern appear to be the frontrunners for the 27-year-old playmaker, Arsenal and Tottenham have been keen on the former Rapid Vienna star for the majority of the window as reported by Bild.

Both Premier League clubs are eager to sign creative midfielders this summer.

The Gunners are looking for a permanent solution to replace Martin Odegaard, whilst Tottenham lacked creativity in the midfield last campaign.

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Indeed, Sabitzer could be a perfect answer for either north London side. However, Bayern’s interest will make it difficult for Arsenal or Spurs to sign the Leipzig captain this window.

The pull of the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League giants as well as playing under a former coach in Nagelsmann will be a tempting proposition for Sabitzer.

And with Bayern consistent winners of silverware, success might be appealing for Sabitzer.