Transfer news and rumours of the day: 9th December, 2016

Bundesliga

Ribery has said that he’ll see out his contract at Bayern Munich

Ribery pledges his future to Bayern Munich

French winger Frank Ribery has confirmed that Bayern Munich will be his last European club and hopes to stay in Germany until the end of his current contract. Ribery’s current deal expires in 2018 and he hopes to end his European experience with the German champions. In an interview with Eurosport, Ribery also cited that he sees himself playing football beyond the age of 36 and has opened doors to a move to Chinese Super League and MLS.

Arsenal handed boost in Draxler chase

According to reports from ESPN, Arsenal have been handed a massive boost to sign Wolfsburg’s Julian Draxler after Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out Bayern’s bid for the German playmaker. In an interview with ESPN, Ancelotti said: "Draxler is a very interesting player. He can play in any team. Our team is complete. We won't do anything in winter – there's no market for us."

Draxler has been linked with a move away from Wolfsburg with Arsenal, PSG and Manchester United interested in signing him, however, at this stage, Arsenal are leading the race. The Gunners want to bring in an attacker due to constant exit fears of their two superstars - Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.