Arsenal transfer news: Gunners set to swoop for Schalke star Leon Goretzka as he stalls on new deal at Bundesliga club
While Arsene Wenger's future as boss at Arsenal is still unclear, their intention to sign the next German talent is clearer
ARSENAL could be set for a summer swoop for Schalke star Leon Goretzka.
The 22-year-old is yet to agree a new deal with the German side, with his current contract set to expire at the end of next season.
But rather than face the prospect of losing one of their top talents for nothing, the Bundesliga club may now be forced to sell one of their prize assets.
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But it is believed Goretzka could cost any potential suitors around £21million, according to German newspaper .
Serie A Leaders Juventus are also set to enter the race for the German international.
The midfielder has thrown his future up in the air after rejecting the chance to pen a new contract at the Bundesliga club.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is desperate to revamp his faltering squad this summer after watching his side crumble in both the Premier League and Champions League.
The future of Mesut Ozil remains in doubt whilst the likes of Aaron Ramsey and Francis Coquelin have struggled to find form this campaign.
Goretzka would offer Arsenal options in the midfield being able to play a number of different roles - something Wenger has always been a fan of.