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Former coach questions Bundesliga star’s decision: Arsenal want to sign him
JULIAN DRAXLER has been criticised over his desire to leave Wolfsburg.
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The 23-year-old has been a long-term target for Arsenal, with Arsene Wenger thought to be a fan.
The player’s agent admitted last month a £59m offer came in for his client during the last window.
Reports last week suggested Juventus would rival the Gunners for his signature.
Draxler has had a dismal campaign to date at Wolfsburg, and hasn’t found the net in 10 Bundesliga appearances.
Julian Draxler, who has been linked to Arsenal, is desperate to leave Wolfsburg
Arsene Wenger is a long-term admirer of Julian Draxler
He is a young player. I don't know why he says he wants to go
And former Wolfsburg head coach Klaus Augenthaler reckons Draxler has been affected by talk of a transfer to the Premier League.
“He said he wants to go. Maybe to England, where there is much more money," Augenthaler said.
"He is a young player. I don't know why he says he wants to go.
“Maybe it's an idea for young players.
Klaus Augenthaler has criticised Julian Draxler's desire to leave Wolfsdburg
"I saw Draxler three to four years ago. He was a big talent with much skill. Now at Wolfsburg, maybe it's not his team."
Wolfsburg blocked Draxler from leaving the club in the summer, which riled the midfielder at the time.
He said: “As far as I'm concerned, I expressed myself clearly after the Euros to coach Dieter Hecking that I want to leave VfL Wolfsburg.
"I was assured verbally when I joined that I can leave if the possibility arises, both from Hecking and from Allofs.”
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