Arsenal transfer news: Arsene Wenger lines up late move for Spurs target Max Meyer from Schalke
The 22-year-old's contract expires in the summer at the Bundesliga club, and they could look to cash him in on Deadline Day
ARSENAL are weighing up a Deadline Day swoop for Schalke's contract rebel Max Meyer, according to reports in Germany.
The 22-year-old's current deal at the Veltins-Arena expires in the summer and Arsene Wenger could bring him to the Emirates in a cut-price move.
According to Bild, the Gunners face competition from La Liga leaders Barcelona for the signature of the attacking midfielder, who can also play up front.
And Schalke appear resigned to lose Meyer either before the window shuts, or an a free transfer at the end of the season.
The four-cap German international shows no signs of agreeing a new deal with Domenico Tedesco's men, leading to the Bundesliga side to contemplate shipping him out later today.
Journalist Torsten Rumpf confirmed interest from the North London side, who now face a race against the clock to lure him to the Premier League.
Meyer has been a long-term target of Arsenal's rivals Tottenham, with Mauricio Pochettino keen on nabbing him last summer.
A £17.5million fee was rumoured to be in the offing, but ultimately a move failed to materialise.
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is also believed to be an admirer of his compatriot.
But despite being chased by a number of European giants, Meyer's form has been underwhelming this campaign - failing to score or assist in 18 top-flight matches.
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And in better news for Arsenal fans, Meyer's international team-mate Mesut Ozil looks set to extend his stay with the FA Cup holders.
While in a blunder for the club, they leaked the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on their OWN website, with Wenger waxing lyrical about the Gabon striker before his move was confirmed this morning.