Arsenal Not Interested In Signing German Midfielder, Club Chief Confirms

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has poured cold water on Arsenal’s interest in signing attacking midfielder Julian Brandt during the ongoing January transfer window.

The Gunners have made no secret their desire to sign a creative player this month after struggling to create enough goal-scoring opportunities in the first half of the campaign.

Mikel Arteta’s men have managed just 20 goals in 17 English Premier League games this season.

Brandt emerged as Arsenal’s top target when the January transfer window got underway with reports claiming the North London-based club had held talks with the German outfit.

The versatile midfielder has struggled with Dortmund this year despite contributing eight goals and 14 assists last season.

The attacking star joined Houssem Aouar and Emiliano Buendia in being linked to a move to England to solve Arsenal’s problems in the No. 10 role.

However, Zorc made it clear that there’s absolutely no truth in the reports.

"There is nothing on the table at the moment. We can’t do anything about rumors that are constantly being spread that simply don't reflect the truth. There’s currently no interest," Zorc told Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Arsenal currently has young Englishman Emile Smith-Rowe, who starred in Arsenal’s three-straight wins over Chelsea, Brighton and West Bromwich Albion respectively.

Arteta is well aware that all the onus cannot be put on Smith-Rowe until the end of the season and added that he will need to bring in a player to share the load.

Moreover, Arsenal is looking to offload Mesut Ozil, which will free up space not only in the first-team selection but also in terms of funds owing to the German’s hefty wages.