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Arsenal Transfer News: Draxler 'in talks', Brazilian agrees Gunners deal, £8.4m Barca bid
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Julian Draxler Player Profile
Schalke have given Juventus permission to hold talks with long-term Arsenal target Julian Draxler.
"Juventus sent us a written request asking to be authorised to speak with Draxler’s agent," Schalke director of sport Horst Heldt told Bild. "We allowed it."
Meanwhile, Gunners winger Wellington Silva has agreed to extend his stay with the club after months of negotiating.
The 22-year-old Brazilian has just one year remaining on his current deal, but is now ready to put pen to paper on a long-term contract.
Arsene Wenger is ready to activate Sergi Samper's release clause at Barcelona
And finally, reports in Spain claim Arsene Wenger is prepared to activate Sergi Samper's £8.4million release clause at Barcelona.
The French boss has been keeping tabs on the 20-year-old midfielder since 2011 and sees him as the long-term replacement for the ageing Mikel Arteta.
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