Gunners boss dismisses talk of Draxler visit.
Wenger on if Draxler has toured the #afc training ground: “That’s like with the UFO’s. Some see them everywhere.”
— James Olley (@JamesOlley) January 17, 2014
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has dismissed suggestions Schalke’s Julian Draxler had a tour of the Gunners’ training ground.
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Draxler, 20, has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium this month and the playmaker has previously admitted his admiration for the Gunners.
Former football Jan Aage Fjortoft, now a respected pundit in Germany, revealed earlier this month that Draxler had been left impressed by a tour of Arsenal’s training facilities but Wenger cryptically dismissed the suggestion.
Asked at a press conference if the German international had been at the club’s Colney training base, Wenger replied: “That’s like with the UFO’s. Some see them everywhere.”
Arsenal still favourite to get Draxler (Clause: summers-45 mill euro) – Impressed by Arsenal training ground – German players #afc crucial
— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) January 5, 2014
Draxler has had a tough fall due to injuries/lack of form. Looks like attention from big clubs and high expectations have influenced him
— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) January 5, 2014
Draxler wants to play central midfielder, but ends up playing left and cuts inward with his right foot. #afc #NotAStriker
— Jan Aage Fjortoft (@JanAageFjortoft) January 5, 2014
Draxler has made 14 Bundelsiga appearances for Schalke this season, scoring once and providing four assists.
The youngster has been used almost exclusively from the left wing, with Kevin-Prince Boateng and Max Meyer preferred in the central playmaker position by boss Jens Keller.