Arsenal to battle Spurs for Schalke star

Arsene Wenger is ready to go head-to-head with Tottenham in the battle to sign Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka.

Goretzka, 22, has turned down a new contract, has 12 months left and Schalke are ready to sell this summer.

That has alerted Arsenal who are looking to strengthen their midfield as they stand to lose Mesut Ozil as well as Alexis Sanchez this summer.

Italian giants Juventus are also watching developments closely as Goretzka’s representatives have begun discussing potential moves.