ARSENAL are in the clear to sign Julian Draxler after Bayern Munich dropped out of the running.
The Gunners are reportedly keen on landing Draxler after missing out on him last summer.
The playmaker has made it clear he is unhappy at Wolfsburg and wants to leave as soon as possible.
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But Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti insists he will not be moving for Draxler in January despite their surprising struggles in the Bundesliga this season.
Ancelotti confirmed: “Draxler is a very interesting player, full top. He can play in any team.
“[But] our team is complete. We won’t do anything in winter – there’s no market for us.”
Draxler has come under fire from Wolfsburg fans for his public protestations, with some even booing him when he came on as a sub in the 3-2 defeat to Hertha Berlin earlier this month.
The 23-year-old responded: “I don’t think I need to tell anybody what (being booed) does to a person. It certainly doesn’t help you.
“There’s no doubt it makes it hard for you to perform on the field. I can understand the fans though.
“They have every right to do that. I said in the summer the way I feel and I stand by that.”
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However, Wolfsburg appear to have no plans to sell after sporting director Klaus Allofs said: “It is wrong to think we are looking to sell him. We are not planning to sell anyone. The most important thing is that the impression that Julian wants out disappears.
“There is absolutely no reason to even talk about Julian leaving in January.
“I am convinced Julian will not repeat his comments from last summer.”
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