Bayern Munich star Leon Goretzka has a transparent transfer preference ahead of the summer window when he’s on account of turn into a free agent.
The 31-year-old has spent the last seven years on the Allianz Arena and stays a key a part of Vincent Kompany’s squad which looks destined to retain their Bundesliga title and go deep into this season’s Champions League.
Goretzka has made 41 appearances for club and country this term an looks certain to play a central role in Germany’s upcoming World Cup campaign after he was included in Julian Nagelsmann’s latest squad.
‘As things stand, despite Leon having had less playing time at Bayern, he could have an excellent likelihood of playing and taking up an identical role to the one he had within the World Cup qualifiers,’ said Nagelsmann earlier this month.
‘He’s someone who gets into the penalty area, is powerful within the air and brings real physical presence’
The experienced Champions League winner already appears to have taken the choice to hunt a fresh challenge once his current contract expires and a lot of leading European teams have already registered an interest
Goretzka is alleged to be in search of a three-year deal value €7million per 12 months plus €10m signing on bonus which could offput several of his Serie A suitors including Juventus, Inter and AC Milan.
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In any case, Calciomercato report Gortetzka’s clear preference is to affix Arsenal despite the already intense level of competition that exists in Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi have formed an efficient partnership this season with Mikel Merino, prior to a serious foot injury, and Christian Norgaard providing back-up.
Ethan Nwaneri, meanwhile, is more likely to return from his loan spell at Marseille for the beginning of next season and the expectation is that fellow Hale End Academy graduate, Myles Lewis-Skelly, will likely be offered opportunities in his preferred role.
Norgaard appears the most probably to maneuver on given he has been used sparingly since his cut-price move from Brentford in the summertime.
Arsenal had been in need of options following the exits of Jorginho and Thomas Partey, but Zubimendi’s rapid adaptation and availability have meant he has been a near ever-present.
Denmark international Norgaard was linked with a January move to Ajax and the Dutch side could reignite their interest after the World Cup.
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