Mikel Arteta handed positive Serge Gnabry transfer development amid Real Madrid's summer focus

Arsenal have been given a major boost in their pursuit of a transfer reunion of Serge Gnabry. This comes after a key competitor for the German’s signature reportedly pulled out of the race.

German news outlet BILD claimed last week that Real Madrid are also exploring the opportunity of signing Gnabry this summer after Mbappe decided to stay at PSG. But Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio recently denied Real Madrid’s interest as the club have no intentions of signing a winger as they are focused on securing Aurelien Tchouameni from AS Monaco.

This is a major boost for Arsenal as it eliminates a tough competitor for Gnabry’s signature. The club will be in need of a winger in the summer, and the German would certainly be the perfect acquisition.

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The German would be an excellent acquisition at the end of the season, as his versatility could prove key for Mikel Arteta. There is certainly unfinished business for Gnabry, which was proved when he dropped a potential transfer hint by saying he is "Always a Gunner". According to CIES football observatory, he will cost around the £60million mark, which is a deal that could certainly be worth the cost.

Earlier in the season German outlet Bild had claimed that Gnabry and his representatives are demanding £12.5million-per-year in wages to sign a new contract. But Bayern are yet to agree to these terms, which has put talks currently on hold.

This was followed by German news outlet Sport1's claim that Gnabry’s desire to leave Bayern is not only about the money. The player wants to feel like he has an important role in the team, and wishes to play in a more central position rather