Julian Draxler

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Where does he fit in for Arsenal if they are to persist with their 3-4-3?

Doesn't start over any of Lacazette, Özil or Sanchez. Giroud is probably the first attacking player coming off the bench.
 
I'm struggling to see why someone wouldn't want him here.
EDIT- He's a combination of Martial and Mkhi, like a mini-Hazard; not your typical line hugging winger. A three of Martial, Mkhi and Draxler behind lukaku looks tasty and and he's more of a forward than Mkhi and Mata, so will fit in better as a wide forward in a 433. Maybe we should have a go.
 
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I have to say I saw him quite a few times and there's no doubt he's a very good player but he never seemed to have this world class feeling about him - bar his early years, when he was supposed to be German Messi. If he comes for a LW role, that's a no for me.
 
The question of his usefulness for us depends almost solely if, in 3-5-2, he would play as leftwingback or as forward. Otherwise, he's just an option to Rashford and Martial. The same question should be made for all the wingers we are looking into.
 
jatin said:
Tbh he would only need to worry about Sanchez for about a year or so at the most. That being said wouldn't mind him coming to OT.
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That's true, but just don't see the sense in moving to Arsenal of all clubs before the world cup year when he position isn't even guaranteed.
 
Android1974 said:
The question of his usefulness for us depends almost solely if, in 3-5-2, he would play as leftwingback or as forward. Otherwise, he's just an option to Rashford and Martial. The same question should be made for all the wingers we are looking into.
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I doubt he can play as a LWB; and tbh, he is just as good as Martial if not better.
 
MyOnlySolskjaer said:
Where does he fit in for Arsenal if they are to persist with their 3-4-3?

Doesn't start over any of Lacazette, Özil or Sanchez. Giroud is probably the first attacking player coming off the bench.
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Wenger would 100% change his position to something else like he always does. To be fair I can see him as a CM
 
Home&Away said:
Wenger would 100% change his position to something else like he always does. To be fair I can see him as a CM
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That would be dumb. If you have a player who can make the difference as a LW, why would you put him in the middle?
 
Fraud said:
That would be dumb. If you have a player who can make the difference as a LW, why would you put him in the middle?
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Wenger does this all the time especially when he can't fit someone in - assuming Sanchez has the LW spot
 
At the price quoted in this topic (32m) it would be a great signing. Draxler is a world champion - very experienced, very talented, not expensive.
 
Mcking said:
I doubt he can play as a LWB; and tbh, he is just as good as Martial if not better.
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I think he's now better than Martial, probably not potentially, but that margin is then not worth buying him for.
 
VorZakone said:
He has a Schalke history. Can't see it happening. I know Felipe Santana moved to Schalke but that transfer was very low-profile.
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Well, if Dortmund is the best option for his career, he will forget about his Schalke history. But the more i think about it, i can't see Dortmund going for him. Because Draxler plays either on the left or in the middle. They have many players for that 2 positions (Reus, Schürrle, Guerrero, Götze, Kagawa, even Pulisic) but if they sell Dembele they need someone for the right wing.
 
Keeps It tidy said:
I think people have overreacted to his solid start with PSG. I think he is an overrated and inconsistent player.
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If he's playing at his best, he's a magical player. Reminded me sometimes of CR7 (light). Good dribbling, playmaking abilities, goal scoring abilities, skilled, fast, good physics... So i wouldn't call him overrated. However, his inconsistency is his biggest weakness.
 
He is not better than what we have, never had a great season of note, the most overhyped German after the original German messi.
Also has a punchable and smug face.
 
Isn't it a little concerning that they're saying that already when they got him in January? I know there have been clubs wary to sign him in the past but the reasons always seemed a bit hazy. From the games I've seen him play, he was a pretty damn solid recruit and had an impact on some of the big games. Ben Arfa having no future a year after his transfer is not a surprise in the least to me, but Draxler I wonder if it's just PSG selling whatever asset will fetch money or if there's more to it than just that.
 
Cristiano Lell said:
I get the feeling that Draxler has very strongly improved since leaving Wolfsburg and at this point I would not be averse to signing him
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Why? Because the German media only tells about his one good match and not about the next 5 in which he is not? When I look at his PSG data that did not change. Too much for the show - too less for the result.

He lacks something with all the talent he has. Some off that early hyped German offensive midfielders do, even if I cannot really say what it is. Maybe, if you trust rumours about him, it is that addiction to really live 100 % for the sports. Maybe the mentality to be satisfied too early.
 
I never liked him. I'll always remember his assist to Raul though. One of the best assists I've ever seen. Filthy piece of skill.
 
OutlawGER said:
If he's playing at his best, he's a magical player. Reminded me sometimes of CR7 (light). Good dribbling, playmaking abilities, goal scoring abilities, skilled, fast, good physics... So i wouldn't call him overrated. However, his inconsistency is his biggest weakness.
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He is definitely not fast. That's one of his main weaknesses as he plays mainly on the wing.
 
Android1974 said:
I think he's now better than Martial, probably not potentially, but that margin is then not worth buying him for.
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Yea maybe, but we are really light in attack especially the right side. I haven't seen him play a lot on the right, but i'm convinced he will fit in very well. Bar his inconsistency, he is actually good and his 'potential' is definitely not overrated.
 
Blackwidow said:
Why? Because the German media only tells about his one good match and not about the next 5 in which he is not? When I look at his PSG data that did not change. Too much for the show - too less for the result.
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No idea how he plays for Paris. He was terrible at the Confed cup as captain. All talk again. I doubt that he'll ever change.
 
Blackwidow said:
I would. Not good enough.
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I think its obvious, that Bayern would like to have one more player, who is suited for LW and ideally could also be a Lewandowski BU and Draxler would fit in both categories and he is very versatile in general. He is a fine player with extraordinary technique for his height..has vision and can get past a player. Its up for debate, if he is good enough or not and I disagree with you.

The market doesnt offer plenty of opportunities and Draxler could be one. Of course his consistency has always been a problem, but IMO his talent is undeniable and for me his strengths can be best used in a striker role, but he is also capable of creating chances on the left wing. I dont say its highly likely for Bayern to go after him, as they were obviously not impressed or interested before his move to Paris. I just wouldnt rule it out completely, as I dont see a better player, who is gettable for these positions and IF he costs less than 40m€, then Bayern could be interested, but wouldnt bet on it of course.
 
Would be redundant for United so don't see him joining, especially since he wouldn't be a clear cut upgrade on anyone really.

At LW he offers nothing different than what Martial already does (apart from being able to cross the ball more consistently) so rather we stick with Tony there who clearly has the much higher ceiling/potential. He would offer more or less the same that Mata already does at RW. CAM? Meh, rather we go all in on Griezmann instead and get a bonafide game changer in him who can cement the no.10 position with absolute certainty. Atm, Mikhi is just as good playing the no.10/CAM as Draxler would be imo so don't see the point in it.


...long shot which in all likelihood won't ever happen lol. But in a perfect world, Draxler comes in the January window and sticks to RW. Come Summer, Griezmann is bought and gets the no.10 spot. One of Mata/Mikhi are offloaded due to too much depth.

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-------------Lukaku

------------Griezmann
Martial--------------------Draxler

----------Pogba
-------------------Matic

But then again, I'm just messing about and know this is practically an impossibility hahah. Draxler is interesting in that he flashes moments of brilliance here and there but don't think United and José are in a position to be taking such a risk. The way I see it, it's either a clear cut upgrade or bust / stick with what we have. Griezmann would be a definite upgrade. Draxler, not so much and I'm certain there'll be natural RWs that'll become available in the near future who'd fit better compared to forcing Draxler in there.
 
sun_tzu said:
Seems to convenient and too good a price to be true... im sure Ed will gash it all up somehow and we will end up paying £60m for Perisic instead
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If Jose prefers Perisic then I hope we get him
 
AKDevil said:
They want €35m.
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€35m is a fraction of his value and wouldn't even help PSG one bit with FFP.

You have to think critically and draw conclusions for yourself when a transfer rumour doesn't make sense.
 
I like him but he is not much of a winger is he? 2 footed and creative but not a winger who crosses.
 
Quite possible that Woody is using Draxler as leverage to bring down Inter's asking price.

Would not mind bringing Drax in, but doubt he actually going is the one to fix our left side issue. At best, he'd increase the competition for PT.
 
Pretty sure he was close to signing for Mourinho at Chelsea, but whether he wants him now is another thing.
 
Don't think we're in for him, but we should be!! He has a sky high ceiling and I have always thought he would end up being world class, Robben level or thereabouts. At the right club he'll be incredible given time. If he goes to Arsenal or similar, we'll be seeing him head to Madrid for a huge fee in a couple of years. I'll be gutted if he does go anywhere but us in the PL.
 
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