Tottenham are interested in signing Julian Draxler this summer (Picture: Getty)

Tottenham are set to make a £17million bid for Schalke play-maker Julian Draxler as the club kick-on with their transfer plans.

Draxler, who has been chased by Arsenal in recent months, has emerged as one of Mauricio Pochettino’s top summer targets.

The Argentine manager wants to build a hungry, young and technical side and reports in Germany say Draxler is seen as a key part of his plans.

According to two Gelsenkirchen newspapers, Schalke are bracing themselves for a £17million offer from Tottenham which could go in within the next few days.


Draxler had said earlier in the summer that he expected to stay put at Schalke during this transfer window but Spurs are pushing hard for the 20-year-old.



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