Report: Arsenal make enquiry for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Julian Draxler

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German outlet Fussball Transfers have claimed that Arsenal have made an enquiry over signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Julian Draxler this summer, with his contract due to expire in the summer of 2021.

Draxler has already enjoyed a stunning career in which he has won the World Cup and three Ligue 1 titles since he moved to Paris. More than 350 senior club appearances to his name and 51 Germany caps is impressive, given Draxler is still 26.

As per Foot Mercato, Arsenal had become interested in the midfielder in April with PSG opting to let Draxler go this summer – rather than offering him a new contract. The latest report claims PSG are desperate to offload Draxler.

Indeed, Draxler’s agents offered him to Leipzig, but the Bundesliga side are against paying his £120k-a-week salary. Talks with Hertha Berlin have not progressed, but Arsenal have made an enquiry. Inter are also considering a swap move.

Back in 2014, Per Mertesacker suggested that Draxler would be welcome at Arsenal: “We already have a small German academy here,” Mertesacker told Spox.com. “It’s a lot of fun that the German discipline and the special talent is valued here.

“Players like him are welcomed here. Julian Draxler has a great influence on Schalke and the Germany team, despite his young age. But let’s wait and see what happens.”

TBR’s view – Draxler would be a stunning Arsenal addition

Whether Mesut Ozil remains at Arsenal this summer or decides to leave, Draxler would be a top addition. If Draxler does remain, then Ozil will be forced to watch his grip on a starting XI place slip – but the chances are, he could depart.

Ozil has managed just three assists in 23 outings this season, but bringing a player like Draxler to the Emirates who is still in his prime, scoring and creating goals, would see the Gunners replace the lack of connectivity between midfield and attack.