Tottenham midfielder Lewis Holtby has been strongly linked with a move to the Bundesliga this month, having fallen down the pecking order at White Hart Lane, but his choice of destination could have a big effect on the transfer aspirations of both Arsenal and Manchester United.
German newspaper ‘Bild’ has reported today that Borussia Dortmund are very interested in the 23-year-old, and could make a €6m bid this month.
Following the news that Jakub Blaszczykowski is out for the rest of the season through injury, Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp appears to be in the market for a replacement, and Holtby’s name is near the top of a very short list of candidates.
Interestingly, Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move for Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan this month, and with Holtby able to play in a host of different midfield positions, the Spurs man’s arrival at the Westfalenstadion could be the catalyst for Gundogan’s departure.
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It has been widely reported over this month that Holtby’s former club Schalke 04 are also keen to bring in the attacker, and his ex-teammates have admitted that they would like to have him back,
“Holtby would help us,” Klaas-Jan Huntelaar told ‘Bild’.
“He can play nearly every position in midfield. Lewis has quality, and Schalke can always use that.”
Schalke skipper Benedikt Hoewedes added: “He is a good player. If it fits for both sides, he would certainly help us.”
Schalke also have a certain young attacker by the name of Julian Draxler. The jewel in the crown at the Veltins-Arena; Arsenal are reportedly desperate to prise him away this month.
Read more – Reliable Bundesliga source: Arsenal have reached fee agreement for Draxler
If Holtby makes a return to Schalke, either on loan or permanently, it could just be the tipping point that sends the 20-year-old into the hands of the Gunners. Adept at playing in the attacking midfield role, Holtby’s versatility is a highly desirable trait, and one that could see him play a lead role in the climax of the transfer window.
What do you think? Where should Holtby go? Let me know in the comments below…
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