Initial fears that Julian Draxler could be out until late March appears to have been allayed this afternoon.

We brought your news this morning of the German wonder kids injury and those first reports that he could be out until March, but Jan Aage Fjortoft has confirmed this isn’t the case.

He tweeted earlier today that:

“Reliable German journalist @Sky_Dirk who follows Schalke says Julian Draxler will be back middle of February.”

In addition to this, Fjortoft also confirmed that Draxler will be back running within 10-14 days which would mean that he could possibly go through a medical if he were to move to the Emirates as suggested.

This morning many believed this transfer could be over but this news means maybe we could see another talented German move to north London.

Fingers crossed that this special youngster is in England with the Gunners by the end of the transfer window.

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