Gunners Pushing Out For Draxler Arsenal are attempting to seal a last-minute swoop for Julian Draxler — or they will block Alexis Sanchez...
Arsenal are attempting to seal a last-minute swoop for Julian Draxler — or they will block Alexis Sanchez’s move to Manchester City.
The Gunners face a deadline day battle with the big-spending Mancunians over Sanchez, with Blues boss Pep Guardiola ready to make a last-gasp offer in excess of £60million.
Arsenal want £70m for their Chile striker, who is in the last year of his contract, and know they cannot sell him unless they bring in a big signing for fear of a fan backlash.
Boss Arsene Wenger is looking again at Paris Saint-Germain forward Draxler , after also making another enquiry about Monaco’s Thomas Lemar .
Leicester’s wantaway winger Riyad Mahrez is another back-up option. Draxler has been a long-standing target for Arsenal, who have made several previous attempts to get him.
Chelsea and Tottenham In Transfer Battles
Chelsea and Tottenham are currently in fierce battle for multiple targets as the transfer window comes to a shut tonight.
The Blues and Spurs are currently in the market for Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez, Swansea's Fernando Llorente, and Everton's Ross Barkley.
Chelsea and Tottenham have some sort of transfer rivalry as the Blues took away Brazilian midfielder Willain from Spurs' nose and Daniel Levy's refusal to sell Modric to Chelsea before that.
It is being rumored that Llorente has agreed terms with Tottenham and are currently leading the race to sign Riyad Mahrez.
In Other News
City will make a £70m cash bid for Chile forward Sanchez, 28, and have already sent a team of legal and medical officials to South America to get the deal done as quickly as possible. (Independent)
City's hopes of signing Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans, 29, from West Brom are hanging in the balance, with France centre-back Eliaquim Mangala, 26, not keen on moving the other way. Arsenal and Leicester have had bids worth £25m for Evans rejected by West Brom. (Daily Telegraph)
Crystal Palace are hoping to sign Mangala from City for £23m. (Sun)
Swansea are close to signing Bayern Munich's 20-year-old midfielder Renato Sanches on loan. (Guardian)
West Ham are lining up a season-long loan move for Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 25. (Sun)
Spain striker Diego Costa, 28, is edging closer to rejoining Atletico Madrid as Chelsea consider a new bid of £49m. (Sun)
Barcelona, Chelsea and Tottenham are all vying to sign Leicester's 26-year-old winger Riyad Mahrez. (L'Equipe - in French)
Chelsea are in advanced talks with Swansea over a deal for Spain striker Fernando Llorente, 32. (ESPN)
Liverpool are persisting with their £74m pursuit of Monaco and France midfielder Thomas Lemar, 21. (Independent)
Liverpool have medical staff on standby ready to travel to Paris to carry out another medical if a fee can be agreed between the two clubs for Lemar. (Liverpool Echo)
The Reds are also still prepared to pay up to £75m for Southampton's 26-year-old defender Virgil van Dijk. although Saints do not want to sell. (Times - subscription required)
Fulham have made a £15m offer for Newcastle's English striker Dwight Gayle, 27, but the Magpies want between £18m and £20m. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle are expecting a busy day of transfer activity before Thursday's deadline passes, with the club keen to sign Chelsea's 21-year-old winger Kenedy on loan. (Evening Chronicle)
Tottenham and West Ham are ready for a deadline day battle for Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, 24. (Daily Mirror)
Everton have made an offer to take Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen, 31, on a season-long loan with a view to buying the Belgium defender. (Liverpool Echo)
Defender Philipp Wollscheid, 28, forward Bojan, 27, and midfielder Giannelli Imbula, 24, are all likely to leave Stoke, who are still pursuing Manchester City's 27-year-old midfielder Fabian Delph. (Stoke Sentinel)
