Juventus make move for Schalke starlet Draxler

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2015 by Goal.com

The Bianconeri are looking to strengthen their attack ahead of the new season but know that the Bundesliga outfit want €35m for the 21-year-old

Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici is travelling to Germany to discuss a deal with Schalke for Julian Draxler, Goal can confirm.

The Bianconeri have lost Carlos Tevez to former club Boca Juniors but strengthened their forward line with the additions of Paulo Dybala, Simone Zaza and Mario Mandzukic.

However, Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri still wants an attacker capable of playing out wide or in behind the front two and the Serie A titleholders have been heavily linked with Bayern Munich's Mario Gotze.

The Bianconeri, though, are now set for showdown talks with Schalke over the possible acquisition of Draxler, who still has three years to run on his contract with the Bundesliga outfit.

Juve are willing to pay €25 million for the 21-year-old winger but his current employers want at least €35m for their most prized possession.

Draxler, who was first capped by Germany in 2012, came through the youth-team ranks at Schalke and - despite recent injury problems - is still considered one of his country's most exciting attacking talents.