Arsenal’s dream free transfer ahead of next season could be stolen by Real Madrid. This comes after the La Liga side missed out on Kylian Mbappe, and are reportedly turning their attention towards Gnabry.
This came after German news outlet Bild reported that Arsenal were interested in bringing Serge Gnabry back to the club this summer but their failure to qualify for the Champions League removes any hope of making it happen. However, he is a free agent in 2023, and Arsenal can explore that option.
The same news outlet then went on to report that Real Madrid are also exploring the opportunity of signing Gnabry this summer after Mbappe decided to stay at PSG. The German winger would be the perfect signing for Arsenal, but it now seems that the Gunners have serious competition in securing his signature.
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Earlier in the season German outlet Bild had claimed that Gnabry and his representatives are demanding £12.5million-per-year in wages to sign a new contract. But Bayern are yet to agree to these terms, which has put talks currently on hold.
This was followed by German news outlet Sport1's claim that Gnabry’s desire to leave Bayern is not only about the money. The player wants to feel like he has an important role in the team, and wishes to play in a more central position rather than on the wing.
The German would be an excellent acquisition at the end of the season, as his versatility could prove key for Mikel Arteta. There is certainly unfinished business for Gnabry, which was proved when he dropped a potential transfer hint by saying he is "Always a Gunner". According to CIES football observatory, he will cost around the £60million mark, which is a deal that could certainly be worth the cost.
The Gunners could also wait until next season, and attempt to sign him on a free transfer. This would certainly go down as one of the best coups on a free deal due to the quality of the winger. However, it would be risky for the Gunners to wait for this opportunity with Real Madrid seemingly on transfer revenge after losing out on Mbappe - and other clubs likely to rival them for a free transfer.
The German winger still has a lot of admiration for Arsenal, which was proven with a tweet claiming that London is Arsenal’s after Gnabry’s Bayern Munich side dismantled Tottenham in the Champions 7-2 in 2019. He has also been pictured in Arsenal shirts on multiple occasions in recent times, which also highlights his love for the club.
Gnabry left the Gunners in 2016 to join Werder Bremen after he failed to agree a new contract when Arsene Wenger was manager of the club. Since his move away from the Premier League, he has become a Champions League winner and a multiple German league champion with Bayern Munich.
It would certainly be a statement signing by Arsenal if they were able to sign Gnabry. But it will not be easy with top clubs in Europe also looking to secure the German’s signature.
