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Julian Draxler won’t be leaving Paris Saint-Germain for a transfer deadline day move to Arsenal or anywhere else, Germany manager Joachim Low has claimed.
The Germany international has been on the Gunners’ radar for a number of years after rising through the ranks at Schalke.
But Arsenal have so far been unable to land him, with moves to Wolfsburg and Paris St-Germain transpiring instead in 2015 and 2017 respectively.
Nonetheless, the Gunners have once again been linked to the German with his future at the Parc des Princes in question as PSG close in on a loan deal for Monaco’s Kylian Mbappe.
Such a development has seemingly opened the door for Arsenal to make a late push for the youngster, but Germany’s Low has made it clear that PSG won’t be selling Draxler.
“I know for a fact that Paris don’t want to sell him,” Low said.
“They are convinced of his outstanding qualities.
“He made such a big step forward there. I am convinced that he will come out on top at Paris. By now, he’s already playing a big role for us.”
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How could Arsenal line up this season? GK: Petr Cech Cech may have been dropped for the FA Cup final, but the experienced shot-stopper is unlikely to lose his Premier League place anytime soon. The goalkeeper will turn 36 next season and yet he remains one of Arsenal’s best players.
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How could Arsenal line up this season? WB: Hector Bellerin Struggled for form towards the end of last season but still one of the best full-backs in the country. Offers pace and power down the wing.
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How could Arsenal line up this season? CB: Shkodran Mustafi The German defender enjoyed a solid debut campaign in English football, making 37 appearances in all competitions for the club. Still only 25 and will improve next season, with a year of English football already under his belt.
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How could Arsenal line up this season? CB: Laurent Koscielny His poor discipline cost Arsenal in a couple of vital games, but he remains an important, influential player. There have been rumours Marseille have made Koscielny their top transfer target this summer, but it is highly unlikely Arsenal will sell.
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How could Arsenal line up this season? CB: Rob Holding After impressing with his maturity and composure in a back-three last season, there's every chance Arsene Wenger could place his faith in the youngster once again for the new campaign.
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How could Arsenal line up this season? WB: Sead Kolasinac Arsenal’s first signing of the summer. A versatile 23-year-old defender, Kolasinac plays predominantly at left-back but expect Wenger to have him push on.
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How could Arsenal line up this season? CDM: Granit Xhaka Attracted a lot of criticism for his displays last season, but grew in confidence throughout the campaign and has the talent to become a vital player for Arsenal over the coming seasons. A superb distributor of the ball.
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How could Arsenal line up this season? CM: Santi Cazorla One of Arsenal's most technically-gifted players and the glue that keeps the side's midfield together. Doubts over his fitness and whether he's got another season left in him, but should he be firing on all cylinders Wenger will want to make full use of him.
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How could Arsenal line up this season? LCM: Mesut Ozil Still negotiating a contract extension with the club. His performance levels dipped alarmingly last season, but when he is in form, he remains one of the finest passers of the ball in the world.
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How could Arsenal line up this season? RCM: Riyad Mahrez Mahrez recently announced his intentions to leave Leicester this summer and Wenger refused to rule out a move for the Premier League champion. Mahrez would bring real flair to Arsenal's side, as well as the ability to make something out of nothing.
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How could Arsenal line up this season? CF: Alexandre Lacazette The instinctive centre-forward that Arsenal have longed for ever since Robin van Persie's departure. Industrious and physical, he'll bring a tough edge to Arsenal's front line.
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With Alexis Sanchez’s future at the Emirates unclear, reports suggested Draxler was being eyed as a replacement should the Chilean leave.
But if Low’s remarks are anything to go by, Arsenal face quite the struggle in landing the forward.
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