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EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal still set to offer £37m for Draxler despite Schalke wonderkid's injury blow
By Sami Mokbel and John Edwards
PUBLISHED: 18:03 EST, 14 January 2014 | UPDATED: 06:20 EST, 15 January 2014
Arsenal will not be deterred from launching an audacious £37million move for Julian Draxler this month despite the German wonderkid needing specialist treatment for a ruptured tendon.
Arsene Wenger has been strongly linked with an imminent bid for Schalke’s attacking midfielder, and there were even suggestions he could be heading to London for a medical this week.
But Sportsmail can reveal that the 20-year old is heading to Munich, instead, for treatment to a ruptured tendon that will keep him out until March.
Arsenal are ready to splash out on the German wonderkid whom they believe can be the next Robin van Persie and the injury concerns are not a concern.
They are prepared to meet the release clause for Draxler, 20, who has been identified as a priority target for the Gunners after an intensive scouting drive.
Arsene Wenger’s staff believe Draxler, who plays as an attacking midfielder for Schalke, has the attributes to play as a lone centre forward.
Arsenal think Draxler has similar qualities to those of Van Persie and Thierry Henry, who arrived in north London as wingers but became prolific goalscorers.
Schalke bosses have admitted they are powerless to stop him moving, once his 45million euro release clause is met.
Even though it only kicks in once the season is over, general manager Horst Heldt conceded that a bid of that amount this month would be impossible to turn down.
He is not expecting it to materialise now, however, after booking Draxler in for an appointment with renowned specialist Hans-Muller Wohlfahrt in Munich on Thursday.
Having failed to land Luis Suarez or Wayne Rooney last summer and with limited cover, Wenger has made signing a new centre forward a priority.
Olivier Giroud made a goalscoring return from a knock in the 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Monday night, but there is a risk should the Frenchman pick up a serious injury.
Nicklas Bendtner could be out for another three weeks, while Lukas Podolski has struggled for form since returning from his fitness struggles.
Arsenal have also been linked with Real Madrid poacher Alvaro Morata in this transfer window.
The delay is also likely to scupper Schalke’s hopes of financing a January move for their former midfielder Lewis Holtby.
They are keen to take him back to the Bundesliga, after being alerted to a clear signal Tottenham are ready to sell, but need cash from the sale of Draxler to fund it.
They may now explore the possibility of taking Holtby on loan for the rest of the season, with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...r-Schalke.html
By Sami Mokbel and John Edwards
PUBLISHED: 18:03 EST, 14 January 2014 | UPDATED: 06:20 EST, 15 January 2014
Arsenal will not be deterred from launching an audacious £37million move for Julian Draxler this month despite the German wonderkid needing specialist treatment for a ruptured tendon.
Arsene Wenger has been strongly linked with an imminent bid for Schalke’s attacking midfielder, and there were even suggestions he could be heading to London for a medical this week.
But Sportsmail can reveal that the 20-year old is heading to Munich, instead, for treatment to a ruptured tendon that will keep him out until March.
Arsenal are ready to splash out on the German wonderkid whom they believe can be the next Robin van Persie and the injury concerns are not a concern.
They are prepared to meet the release clause for Draxler, 20, who has been identified as a priority target for the Gunners after an intensive scouting drive.
Arsene Wenger’s staff believe Draxler, who plays as an attacking midfielder for Schalke, has the attributes to play as a lone centre forward.
Arsenal think Draxler has similar qualities to those of Van Persie and Thierry Henry, who arrived in north London as wingers but became prolific goalscorers.
Schalke bosses have admitted they are powerless to stop him moving, once his 45million euro release clause is met.
Even though it only kicks in once the season is over, general manager Horst Heldt conceded that a bid of that amount this month would be impossible to turn down.
He is not expecting it to materialise now, however, after booking Draxler in for an appointment with renowned specialist Hans-Muller Wohlfahrt in Munich on Thursday.
Having failed to land Luis Suarez or Wayne Rooney last summer and with limited cover, Wenger has made signing a new centre forward a priority.
Olivier Giroud made a goalscoring return from a knock in the 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Monday night, but there is a risk should the Frenchman pick up a serious injury.
Nicklas Bendtner could be out for another three weeks, while Lukas Podolski has struggled for form since returning from his fitness struggles.
Arsenal have also been linked with Real Madrid poacher Alvaro Morata in this transfer window.
The delay is also likely to scupper Schalke’s hopes of financing a January move for their former midfielder Lewis Holtby.
They are keen to take him back to the Bundesliga, after being alerted to a clear signal Tottenham are ready to sell, but need cash from the sale of Draxler to fund it.
They may now explore the possibility of taking Holtby on loan for the rest of the season, with a view to a permanent transfer in the summer.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/foo...r-Schalke.html
Paul Marin -19 is one thing, 20 is a whole other matter. It gets even worse if they win the UCL. *groan*. 
05/18/2011.MU fans naah cough, but all a unuh a vomit?-Lazie 1/11/2015
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