The Gunners were credited with an interest in signing the German star during the recent winter transfer window but\u00a0Caught Offside <\/em>claim that the midfielder had given his word to remain at Bayern until the summer.<\/p>\n The 31-year-old will leave on a free transfer when his contract expires on June 30 and journalist Christian Falk<\/em> has told\u00a0Bayern Insider<\/em> that Goretzka\u2019s goal is to play in the Premier League<\/a>.<\/p>\n The ex-Schalke man would love to play for Arsenal and they would be his \u2018perfect next club\u2019. However, there is no guarantee that the Gunners will come back for him after a failed winter move.<\/p>\n The Gunners explored a move for Goretzka on deadline day last summer after a serious foot injury sustained by Mikel Merino. The Spaniard could be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign.<\/p>\n Goretzka had a clear stance to see out the season with the Bundesliga champions, and the Gunners may not explore a fresh move for the experienced ace despite him being available on a free.<\/p>\n Arsenal are well equipped in the centre of the park. They have Declan Rice<\/a>, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard and Merino (when fit). Myles Lewis-Skelly can occupy as a makeshift option too.<\/p>\n Goretzka\u2019s arrival could depend on a potential departure. Norgaard is said to be considering<\/span><\/a> his Gunners future amid his reduced role and could make a request to leave the club during the summer.<\/p>\n Still, a move for Goretzka may not be on the cards. The 31-year-old, deemed as \u2018world-class\u2019 by Bundesliga.com<\/span><\/a>, may not accept the prospect of playing as a regular backup behind Zubimendi and Rice.<\/p>\n The Schalke graduate may want the assurance of a rotational role with regular starts, which does not appear a guarantee. Norgaard has yet to make a league start for the Gunners since arriving from Brentford last summer.<\/p>\n Hence, a move may not work out for Arsenal or Goretzka. He could end up joining another Premier League outfit.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
Arsenal<\/a> are leading the race to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka on a free transfer<\/a> at the end of the campaign, according to Bayern Insider<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Rememore](\"https:\/\/football-talk.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/FootballTalk_New_Chapter-rememore.png\")
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