Whilst the Karim Benzema saga goes on, Arsenal have been given the green signal to complete £21.1million transfer of long-term target, Julian Draxler, this summer, according to fresh reports emanating from the English media.

The 21-year-old reportedly agreed to join Juventus last month, but the deal collapsed given the reluctance of the Italian juggernaut to meet the valuation of Schalke and it is now murmured that the Gunners could claim the box-seat for his signature.

Horst Heldt recently reiterated the stance of the Bundesliga outfit, while speaking to Rheinische Post, stating that a utopian bid would be taken into consideration, even though the club recognized the importance of his presence.

"If there was a club willing to offer a utopian sum for a player, then it's always in the club's interests to consider it. What would the point be of me saying today that he's not going anywhere, and then a few days later a mega offer arrives for him?"

Given the decision of Arsene Wenger to convert Theo Walcott into an out-and-out center forward, the need for midfield reinforcement has now become inevitable. With the likes of Mikel Arteta not getting any younger, the World Cup winner can even go on to achieve legendary status at the Emirates Stadium, if the transfer comes to fruition.

Furthermore, injuries to Jack Wilshere and Tomas Rosicky have called the squad depth into question and Julian Draxler could be the solution to the crisis. At £21.1million, Arsene Wenger cannot go wrong as he is touted to provide a lot more than his £49million English counterpart Raheem Sterling.