Arsenal have once again been linked with a move for Paris Saint-Germain attacking midfielder Julian Draxler. Reports in France claim the Gunners are closely monitoring the player, along with Hertha Berlin.
The German international has previously been mentioned as a target for the London club when he was at Schalke and Wolfsburg, and fans on Twitter are not sure signing the 26-year-old now would be the best idea:
Wow, is it 2014 already? ?
— Albus Dhrumbledore (@dhruvsridhar) April 17, 2020
Tbh wouldn’t be a bad signing for 20m especially if arteta wants him a 4-3-3
— ⚡️HALE END SZN⚡️ (@SaucyBomboclatt) April 17, 2020
Here we go again!!!!
— Greg rich (@GregRich) April 17, 2020
We have been trying to sign Draxler for the past 6 years. He's a tough negotiator, I'll give him that.
— Hob Rolding (@NW_Gooner14) April 17, 2020
A good player …. let's see what happens
— G' Factor (@onyiax9) April 17, 2020
Who else are we not interested in?
— TOBILOBA (@KingYormidey) April 17, 2020
Too late not the player he once was ?
— LCorbett (@lee5corbett) April 17, 2020
Would be a good signing. Very technical, carries a goal threat and can play wide or as part of a midfield 3
— Lord Dula (@LordDula) April 17, 2020
10 years later and we still trying to sign this guy ?
— ÖrƎ (@Iron_OreA1) April 17, 2020
Draxler’s record for PSG this season is not particularly impressive, having scored no goals in 19 appearances, although he has made a respectable seven assists.
He has spent some of the season on the sidelines with injury, while he has also struggled to get starts under manager Thomas Tuchel.
Draxler can play in multiple positions in midfield so manager Mikel Arteta may well see him as a useful addition to the squad, but there are question marks over whether Arsenal could afford his transfer fee and wages.
