Robert Pires says Julian Draxler would fit Arsenal’s football philosophy perfectly as speculation continues to mount that the Gunners might try and steal the German international from Schalke before the end of the January transfer window.

The 20-year-old is understood to have a buyout clause set at €45 million and although Arsene Wenger has played down suggestions that a deal is on the cards, ex-Gunner Pires gave the move his full backing.

“Draxler is a good player, young and with a lot of potential,” he told German site Spox.com today.

“Whenever I see him play, I always think his style of play would be a perfect fit for Arsenal.”

“I can well imagine Draxler being used on the left, but also as number 9, he could really strengthen the team.”

Pires also touched on recent comments by Arsene Wenger in which his old boss compared his influence and talent with the club’s record signing Mesut Ozil.

“It’s a huge honour that I am spoken in the same breath as Mesut. He plays for the German national team, he’s played for Real Madrid.

“That such a great player has chosen us, brings great confidence to the club…especially to the younger players who gain security from him. In his position as a playmaker he’s the best in the world.”

So much loveliness from Bobby in one article…Arseblog News is now all hot under the collar, we need a lie down.

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Hat tip to @simonafc for the heads up on the Bobby quotes.