Julian Draxler Reportedly Interests Arsenal Amid Alexis Sanchez Transfer Rumours

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Julian Draxler from Paris Saint-Germain, which could open the door to Alexis Sanchez leaving for Manchester City, but Germany manager Joachim Low has said Draxler will be staying put.

According to Sport Bild's Christian Falk (h/t Football.London's Charles Watts), the Gunners are keen to bring in Draxler but will only be doing any recruitment on deadline day if Sanchez is sold, and City are believed to be poised to launch a £70 million bid to land the Chilean.

However, per the Mirror's Alex Richards, Low said: "I know for a fact that Paris don't want to sell him. They are convinced of his outstanding qualities. He made such a big step forward there. I am convinced that he will come out on top at Paris. By now, he's already playing a big role for us."

The Gunners have thus far remained adamant Sanchez will not be leaving this summer and are acutely aware a marquee name would be the only thing capable of offsetting the inevitable uproar that would accompany his move to City.

Marca's Chris Winterburn reported PSG are eager to offload Draxler:

The German only joined the Parisian outfit in the winter, but Neymar's arrival not only potentially threatens his position but has also burdened the club with the need to balance their books.

As Goal's Robin Bairner noted, the German is a victim of circumstance:

Indeed, he has impressed during his brief time in the French capital, providing 10 goals and three assists in 25 appearances last season, so he'd hardly be moved on because of poor form if he were to go.

It's likely the 23-year-old would prefer to stay put at his new club, though, and it seems he will be doing just that, according to Low.

If he's no longer an option for the Gunners, that could in turn impact City's move for Sanchez. 

His departure would be a major blow to Arsenal, all the more so without a replacement lined up, so unless the Sky Blues are willing to offer a great deal—and potentially a player—it seems they will refuse to let him go.