Overview
- Bayern insider Christian Falk reports Arsenal made a late January approach for Goretzka, who opted to stay until season’s end.
- Falk says preliminary contacts ended with an understanding to revisit discussions in the summer, with Goretzka keen on the Premier League.
- Goretzka will be a free agent in June, with Atletico Madrid and Tottenham among clubs also credited with interest.
- Arsenal are evaluating AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit as an alternative target, with reports citing an asking price of about €60m (£52m).
- Yahoo Sports notes the midfielder has 18 Bundesliga appearances and six Champions League cameos this season, and reports he has not started since Bayern confirmed his exit.