Julian Draxler has been a transfer target for Arsenal in more than one transfer window and Arsene Wenger clearly still holds an interest; he reportedly looked to bring in the German to the Emirates in January.
Given the array of attacking talent on show at Paris Saint Germain and the French club’s need to balance the books after bringing in Neymar, there is surely a chance that a deal could be done.
However, the Gunners’ North London rivals Tottenham should be in the hunt. They have already done a deal with PSG for another squad player in Lucas Moura and there is no reason why they couldn’t strengthen their own squad depth with Draxler too.
He has become known as a winger but has also seen gametime as a deeper lying central midfielder – similar to Kevin de Bruyne – and could ease some of the creative burden on Christian Eriksen.
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The Dane has been moved deeper in games that Tottenham have been chasing but maybe Draxler – valued at £36m by Transfermarkt – could provide that option for Mauricio Pochettino.
He certainly showed signs of that creativity in Friday’s match with Spain. Despite the fact that the Spanish dominated the ball, Draxler was still accurate with his passing and laid on three chances with a key pass.
Two shots, two dribbles and two crosses also hints at a man who can do a little bit of everything and there is no doubt that he would add another dimension to the Tottenham attack.
It would also be a coup to land a man who has been so heavily linked with their bitter rivals in recent years and some might argue, it would be a sign of the times if Draxler plumped for Spurs over a move to the Emirates.
