Arsenal are ready to splash out £37million on the German wonderkid they believe can be the next Robin van Persie.
They are prepared to meet the release clause for Julian Draxler, 20, who has been identified as a priority target for the Gunners after an intensive scouting drive.
Arsene Wenger’s staff believe Draxler, who plays as an attacking midfielder for Schalke, has the attributes to play as a lone centre forward.
London calling? Arsenal are looking to bring in £37m-rated Schalke star Julian Draxler
Transfer solution: Arsene Wenger has a shortage of strikers, and could mould him into a lone frontman
High praise: Schalke wonderkid Draxler (left) shares similarities with former Arsenal man Robin van Persie
Arsenal think Draxler has similar qualities to those of Van Persie and Thierry Henry, who arrived in north London as wingers but became prolific goalscorers.
Wenger may yet move for Draxler this month but the release clause does not apply until the summer.
Having failed to land Luis Suarez or Wayne Rooney last summer and with limited cover, he has made signing a new centre forward a priority.
Main man: Van Persie had several successful years with the Gunners before his move to Manchester United
Talented: The deal - which may be carried out in the summer - nearly reaches the £42.5m paid for Mesut Ozil
Olivier Giroud made a goalscoring return from a knock in the 2-1 win against Aston Villa on Monday night, but there is a risk should the Frenchman pick up a serious injury.
Nicklas Bendtner could be out for another three weeks, while Lukas Podolski has struggled for form since returning from his fitness struggles.
Arsenal have also been linked with Real Madrid poacher Alvaro Morata in this transfer window.
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