As Arsenal and Tottenham reportedly consider signing Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka in the summer, they should be aware that the 22-year-old doesn't feel any urgency to leave his current club. He believes that his chances of forcing his way into the Germany squad ahead of the 2018 World Cup depend on playing regularly, which is exactly what he gets in Gelsenkirchen these days.
"If Schalke qualify for European competitions, there is a very big chance that Leon will extend his contract. He enjoys being one of the team's leaders, alongside the likes of captain Benedikt Howedes," kicker journalist Toni Lieto tells ESPN FC, "However, if they fail, Goretzka might be willing to consider other options, and the club would have to sell him because his contract ends in 2018.