5 stunning forwards who could replace Olivier Giroud at Arsenal

Julian Draxler

The ‘Will they? Won’t they?’ saga of the transfer window – Schalke attacker Julian Draxler was the Ross to Arsene Wenger’s Rachel, with Draxler looking destined to join the club throughout the window.

Julian Draxler

Probably the most likely of the list to move to the club in the summer, Draxler has featured in 16 league games for Schalke this season, scoring one goal. The 20-year-old has featured largely from unfavoured wide areas, from where he has provided four assists, but is said to be seen as a potential central striker by Wenger.

Only five players in the Bundesliga have completed more take ons than Draxler, who has rounded his man on 75 occasions.