Wednesday, 1 June 2016

The truth on Mario Gotze: He thinks Liverpool move is backwards step… but open to Arsenal

MARIO GOTZE does not want to join Liverpool because he regards a move to Anfield as a backwards step, reports in Germany claim.

By Jonathan Green


WRONG MOVE: Mario Gotze thinks it would be a step backwards to leave Bayern for Liverpool
The Bayern Munich midfielder was the Reds top transfer target this summer as they wanted to reunited him with Jurgen Klopp.
However, last week Gotze ruled out a transfer stating that he wants to fight for his place at Bayern Munich.
But SportBild suggest that he would still be open to a summer move away from the Allianz Arena should the right club make an offer.
They state that he turned down Liverpool and former club Borussia Dortmund as he thought they would be a step backwards after his time at Bayern.
Instead he is eyeing a switch to Real Madrid or Barcelona while SportBild report that Arsenal could also be a possibility.
Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has made it clear that it may be best for Gotze’s careerto secure a transfer this summer due to the limited playing time he will receive at the club.
"I had talks with him (Mario) and (Carlo) Ancelotti. Mario knows the thoughts of Bayern," Rummenigge said last week.
"Everything was clearly and seriously explained to Mario. He knows what the club thinks and what the new coach thinks.
"Mario has to consider for himself whether he wants to constantly get minutes."
Liverpool are unable to offer Gotze European football next season while Dortmund have won only one trophy since the midfielder left for Bayern in 2013.
Should Arsenal decide to make a move for the 23-year-old, he would team-up with international team-mates Mesut Ozil and Per Mertesacker at the Emirates Stadium.
Bild last week claimed Bayern were willing to keep dropping their asking price to secure a deal this summer, having already lowered it from £30.4m to £19m.
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