German giants Bayern Munich are no longer interested in long term Arsenal target Julian Draxler according to the Guardian.
The Bundesliga Champions chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has rejected the idea that his club will make a summer move for the Schalke star despite the speculation in the German media telling Die Welt am Sonntag that the 20-year-old attacking midfielder was not a part of Bayern’s summer plans.
“We are not buying any player from [Borussia] Dortmund or Schalke just to hurt these clubs,” he said. “We are just buying players who can give FC Bayern more quality straight away. I can rule out that we will sign Julian Draxler in the summer,” he added.
He went on to say that he thought Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic would remain at the club despite the imminent arrival of Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, and the interest being shown by other clubs.
“I am aware that several clubs are interested in him but I think he will stay past the end of this season,” Rummenigge said. “I am noticing something by the players. They know what it means to play for Bayern and they appreciate it. They live in a beautiful city, a beautiful stadium, the best manager and the club is well known internationally.”
