The forthcoming transfer window will be unusual for Arsenal. Ostensibly, they don’t need any new additions. This is their strongest squad in years, with depth in all areas of the field. However, that doesn’t mean they should pass up a good opportunity if one comes by.
Julian Draxler is one such opportunity. With reports that the Germany international is on the verge of joining Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal should act quickly to hijack PSG’s bid and bring Draxler to north London.
A move for Draxler has been a long time coming. Arsenal were first heavily linked with the attacking midfielder in January 2014, with David Hytner of the Guardian reporting that Arsenal sent their chief negotiator, Dick Law, to Germany to try to secure a deal.