Arsenal and Tottenham to battle it out for Schalke ace Leon Goretzka after he rejected new deal

NORTH London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal will battle it out for Schalke star Leon Goretzka.

The midfielder has thrown his future up in the air after rejecting the chance to pen a new contract at the Bundesliga club.

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The talented 22-year-old has just over 12 months left on his current contract forcing the club to cash in this summer or risk losing him on a free.

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And that has sparked the interest of the Premier League duo who believe they can bag Goretzka in a bargain deal.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is desperate to revamp his faltering squad this summer after watching his side crumble in both the Premier League and Champions League.

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The future of Mesut Ozil remains in doubt whilst the likes of Aaron Ramsey and Francis Coquelin have struggled to find form this campaign.

Valued at around £20million, Spurs believe they can challenge the Gunners to his signature as they aim to achieve Champions League football according to the Mirror.

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Mauricio Pochettino could use the cash if he sells Moussa Sissoko to lure Goretzka to White Hart Lane.

The Germany international has been a key figure in Schalke’s first-team this season, starting 22 league matches and scoring four goals.

But the club are struggling to achieve European football next season and it looks set to convince Goretzka to play his football elsewhere.