Arsenal and Man Utd transfer target Denis Zakaria makes exit intention clear amid stall in contract talks
ARSENAL transfer target Denis Zakaria has told Borussia Monchengladbach he wants to leave this summer, according to sporting director Max Eberl.
The Bundesliga side have unsuccessfully attempted to renew Zakaria’s contract, which expires in 2022.
Instead, the midfielder has made it clear he wants to move on, and that could trigger the attention of The Gunners, who have been linked.
Eberl revealed: “With Denis, we have been trying to extend his contract since October.
“Denis and his management told us pretty clearly that they would prefer a transfer this summer.”
Manchester United and Manchester City could also take note, having registered an interest in Zakaria earlier this year.
City were linked with the 24-year-old last summer too, and Pep Guardiola got the chance to cast his eye over the young talent in the Champions League last-16 in February.
Now Zakaria could be available for a reduced price given his contract situation and a desire to leave.
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And United and City could have the upper hand in a possible transfer battle, with Arsenal unable to satisfy the Switzerland midfielder’s desire to play in Europe.
Zakaria has played in both the Champions League and Europa League during his time at Gladbach.
And he also played two games in Euro 2020 this summer, alongside Gunners star Granit Xhaka.
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