Arsenal are planning further talks to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka in the summertime transfer window, in accordance with reports in Germany.
Goretzka will probably be a free agent this summer after Bayern Munich announced last month that the 31-year-old will leave the club when his contract expires at the tip of the season.
The Germany international turned down an approach from Atletico Madrid within the January transfer window, while Arsenal also made a late enquiry.
Nevertheless, Goretzka desired to remain at Bayern for the rest of the campaign as Vincent Kompany’s side are still in contention to win the Bundesliga, the Champions League and the DFB Pokal.
Based on BILD’s Christian Falk, Arsenal have retained their interest in Goretzka and can hold further talks over a summer move.
‘It’s true: Arsenal are considering bringing Leon Goretzka to London this coming summer,’ Falk said via Bayern Insider.
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‘Remember, there was a proposal from Atletico Madrid; there have been negotiations within the January window. Goretzka said no.
‘I heard he wants to maneuver to the Premier League next season. Arsenal knocked on the door late within the winter window but Goretzka had already made his decision to remain put for the rest of the season. Nevertheless, at this point, there have been preliminary talks to say, ‘perhaps we’ll talk again in the summertime’.
‘Leon Goretzka is unquestionably interested, and Arsenal are also still interested. We have now to attend and see if things naturally develop again, because there will probably be other clubs on the table.
‘We mentioned Tottenham, and we talked about clubs from Serie A. I feel London and Arsenal could be a extremely special city and club for Goretzka.’
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