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Report: £15m Arsenal target won’t extend his contract past 2022, he plays like Tomas Rosicky

Giuseppe Labellarte
Giuseppe Labellarte

Arsenal have been linked with Marcel Sabitzer in recent weeks.

And it looks as though the reported Gunners target could be on the move sooner rather than later.

According to , Sabitzer has told RB Leipzig that he doesn’t want to extend his contract.

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As things stand, the 27-year-old’s contract only runs until next summer.

Therefore, this is the last chance his club has of selling him for a decent amount.

Furthermore, the report claims that Bayern Munich haven’t begun talks with Sabitzer.

And claims the Bavarians need to sell players and raise funds first if they are to sign the Austria captain.

This is good news for Arsenal, who appear to still be in with a chance of landing Sabitzer.

Chances are he wouldn’t be too expensive either as his contract only runs until 2022.

According to , Sabitzer’s price tag is in the region of £15million.

This would be a bargain for a player of his quality.

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Arsenal set to land the new Rosicky?

Sabitzer is a versatile midfielder who has shone in multiple positions over the past few years.

During his time at Leipzig, he has featured in the holding role, as a No.8, as an attacking midfielder, and on both flanks too.

The claimed last year that Sabitzer “plays a bit like David Beckham”.

Meanwhile, claimed in 2018 that his overall playing style is similar to Luka Modric and Mousa Dembele.

And some fans have compared him to Arsenal cult hero Tomas Rosicky, as well as Aaron Ramsey and Bernardo Silva.