4. Julian Draxler to Arsenal
Multiple sources stated that Draxler had grown frustrated of life at Schalke and was looking for a move to greener pastures, paving the way for a move to Arsenal. He said:
“I’ve always said English teams are very big clubs and Arsenal are one of them. I sometimes speak to Mesut or Per about the team, about the club, and they always have good words.”
Yet, those rumors seem to have cooled down a bit recently following Schalke making it clear Draxler would not be sold during the January transfer window. Another major reason against a move in January is that the €45.5 million release clause does not become active until the end of the season.