Julian Draxler is a £35m target for Arsenal because Arsene Wenger believes that he can turn the German international into an attacker, a report says.
Draxler has been linked with a move to Manchester United, but Arsenal have contacted Schalke to ask about completing a deal during the transfer window.
The Mirror claims that if the Gunners got their man, Wenger would consider playing him in a front two alongside Olivier Giroud.
It is believed that Draxler has a buy-out clause in his contract of around £35m, and Arsenal are ready to push ahead with negotiations this month.
In November, Draxler revealed that he was happy to stay in the Bundesliga. His contract runs until June 2018.
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Gary Peters
Gary Peters
